VISUALIZATION

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., -- SGI announced the OpenGL Performer(TM) 3.0 application programming interface (API) upgrade for the IRIX(R), Linux(R) and Windows(R) operating systems. OpenGL Performer(TM) is a powerful API for creating high-performance 3D graphics applications in visual simulation, styling, analysis and entertainment environments. The software simplifies the creation of high- performance applications by providing sophisticated visual effects, multiprocessor, multipipe and multidisplay management, unsurpassed real-time performance, and a diverse suite of tools and features spanning the spectrum of industries using interactive visualization. A unified interface supports IRIX, Linux and Windows development and run-time environments, delivering true cross-platform power and investment protection for real-time 3D markets. "SGI is excited to open up its powerful OpenGL Performer 3D graphics visualization technology to the Windows PC world," said Susan Tellep, director of product marketing at SGI. "Now, applications based on OpenGL Performer can be written and developed on one platform and deployed on IRIX, Linux or Windows systems. The amazing power, scalability and realism provided by OpenGL Performer for real-time 3D graphics in visual simulation and other 3D performance-oriented applications like virtual reality, interactive entertainment, broadcast video and computer-aided design can help these applications improve their customers' capabilities and choices." With the release of version 3.0, OpenGL Performer extends its lead in the high-performance 3D graphics industry with a variety of new capabilities and advanced features. An in-depth white paper is available from the SGI Web site at www.sgi.com/software/performer, and free evaluation versions for IRIX, Linux and Windows can be downloaded from that site.