Use windows, want MAC, write openGL applications

Hello,
Apparently I am still a fool in using a MAC and i don't have a
clue about using it but i want to buy such a thing.
2 Problems:
I am a hobby programmer of OpenGL and want to know wether programming MAC application is like (with "like" i don't mean "exactly like" of coure) Win32 API. Ok, All I want is creating
OpenGL applications on MAC. Is this a big problem for a young guy like me?
Next:
I am using much Win32 Apps like Milkshape3D (for OpenGLprogramming). Are there similar Apps on Mac which effect exactly the same or are there Win32 emulatoren on which WinApps can be ran on Mac.
I know i am a fool, please don't mention it in your answers again
Thx for all!

Hi,
Writing OpneGL programs on the mac will be no problem for a young guy like you. Hillegass's book has an example OpenGL/Objective-C program in it. There are quite a few examples on the Apple ADC example code pages too (it's worth joining ADC - there is a free membership option which is good enough for hobbyists like me). I'd recommend learning Objective-C to program OpenGL stuff - nothing beats Objective-C in my opinion (it might even wean you off OpenGL - have a look at quartz 2d and core image). You'll be using Xcode as the IDE - it's good, powerful and easy to use.
As I don't use a pc I can't say anything about your second question except dump the pc, it's holding you back...
Cheers,
MrFluff

Similar Messages

  • Can I use Windows for Mac in iCloud?

    Hello, I would like to use Windows for Mac or any similar program, but I don't want to store it on my hard drive. Can I use it in iCloud, or any other Cloud environment?
    Would you recommend a good Windows for Mac type of program?
    Thank you!

    A virtual machine is a program, see my above post, that lets you install Windows in a virtual environment on your computer. You can not run Windows from iCloud or any other cloud.
    As for cost, you have to by the virtual machine (about $60). You also have to buy Windows (about $99). Or you could use Boot Camp Assitant to install Windows. Boot Camp Assistant is included with OSx. Windows will still cost about $99.

  • I want to write an application to call the servlet........

    I want to write an application to call the servlet.
    the application should perform like a html file , in which the html will submit a form with enctype="multipart/form-data"
    and the "post action" will submit the file to the servlet.
    I can write an application to communicate with the servlet, but I don't know how to solve the problem with the multipart file submission.
    So, what should I do? Any example code?
    Thank you very much.

    Check out O'Reilly's servlets.com site at
    http://www.servlets.com/cos/index.html
    It has an example that encapsulates the multipart upload.

  • Can I use Windows for Mac?

    My boss bought me Parallels Windows for Mac.
    Why would I want to use that?
    Would it harm my Mac?
    Would my Mac be suseptive to viruses with that?

    He said in case I wanted to run something that would require windows.
    I do not like Windows, I use it at work because I do not have a choice.
    Whatever document or anything that anyone sends me that my iMac will not open I just delete.
    He also bought me Acronis True Image for Mac, for Backups, but what he does not know is that I purchased a
    WD My Passport for Mac 2TB and that is how I back up my Mac once a month.
    I feel bad he is such a nice boss. But I really do not like installing things in my Mac that are unnecessary or that might be
    harmful to my Mac.

  • Using windows for mac

    I am new to computing. My Mac is intel based with OS 10.7.5.  I read on one of the communities that if I use boot camp
    to download windows 7 it would open up my mac for PC viruses.
    If I get windows for mac from the app store, will I be suseptible to PC viruses

    Boot Camp installs Windows on a separate partition from OS X. When you boot Windows OS X is not running, so any malware from Windows cannot affect OS X.
    Windows must be purchased separately as there is not 'windows for Mac.' There is Windows only.
    Windows on Intel Macs
    There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
         1. Install the Apple Boot Camp software.  Purchase Windows
             XP w/Service Pak2, Vista, or Windows 7.  For Boot Camp
             4.0 and above you can only use Windows 7 or later. Follow
             instructions in the Boot Camp documentation on
             installation of Boot Camp, creating Driver CD, and
             installing Windows.  Boot Camp enables you to boot the
             computer into OS X or Windows.
         2. Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business,
             Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7.  Parallels is software
             virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently
             with OS X.
         3. VM Fusion and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate,
             or Windows 7.  VM Fusion is software virtualization that
             enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
         4. CrossOver which enables running many Windows
             applications without having to install Windows.  The
             Windows applications can run concurrently with OS X.
         5. VirtualBox is an Open Source freeware virtual machine such
             as VM Fusion and Parallels that was developed by Solaris.
             It is not as fully developed for the Mac as Parallels and VM
             Fusion.
    Note that VirtualBox, Parallels, and VM Fusion can also run other operating systems such as Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris, etc.  There are performance differences between dual-boot systems and virtualization.  The latter tend to be a little slower (not much) and do not provide the video performance of the dual-boot system. See MacTech Labs- Virtualization Benchmarks, January 2013 | MacTech for comparisons of Boot Camp, Parallels, and VM Fusion. Boot Camp is only available with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Except for Crossover and a couple of similar alternatives like DarWine you must have a valid installer disc for Windows.
    You must also have an internal optical drive for installing Windows. Windows cannot be installed from an external optical drive.

  • Using Windows, now Mac

    I have my Ipod that I have been using with Windows in which I have gotten all my songs and pics on it. I have just recently bought a new IMac and would like to load all my songs and pics into the IMac. I know with the version I used to use you had to select manually manage songs into order for the library not to automatically update. Where is this option now? I don't want to just plug my Ipod in and lose all my content can anyone help me?
    Thanks

    You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys, (on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer.
    However if your iPod is set to update automatically you just need to take care when connecting back to your computer and an empty iTunes. You will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No* (or "Cancel" if you are using iTunes 7). Pressing "Yes" (or Erase and Sync in iTunes 7) will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod will appear in the iTunes source list from here you can change the update setting to manual in the Summary pane which you'll see if you click on the iPod icon: Managing content manually on iPod
    If you want to copy your iPod contents back to iTunes then there's a manual method of copying from your iPod to your Mac at this link: Two-way Street: Moving Music Off the iPod
    If you prefer something more automated there are also a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. I use Senuti but check the others out and choose whichever you are happy with.
    Senuti Mac Only
    iPodRip Mac Only
    PodWorks Mac Only
    iPod.iTunes Mac Only
    PodView Mac Only
    iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
    YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
    PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
    There is a new function in iTunes 7 under File, "Transfer Purchases from iPod" which transfers iTMS purchases. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

  • Which is the better option for using windows on mac ...parallel or vm ware fusion

    i want to use c# ,.net, c++ , on my macbook pro ....which software i should purchase parallel or vmware fusion

    They both work well. I like Fusion. Others like Parallels. Still others like VirtualBox.
    They all have free trials, VirtualBox is a free product, so try them for yourself and stick with the one that works best for you.
    I opted to install Windows using Boot Camp Assistant.

  • How to get 2 finger scrolling when using windows on mac?

    I just recentley put windows on my mac and i have installed all of the drivers for it to run but im having trouble with a few things like the f keys wont work for brightness or keyboard brightness and the other thing that wont qork is the 2 fingered scrolling then the volume buttons.

    In Windows there is a task bar located in the lower right of your desktop. There is a Bootcamp icon there, if you installed Bootcamp in Windows. Click on the icon and open the Bootcamp control panel. Select the keyboard and trackpad tab then set up your two finger scrolling etc.

  • I want to use Windows on my Mac, but Boot Camp doesn't work (Mac OS X 10.7.3)

    Everyone knows that w/ Boot Camp you can use Windows on Mac, but I can't.

    common issues:
    downloading the drivers with Boot Camp Assistant
    Not reading the guide from in Boot Camp Assistant
    Wanting to use XP (not supported)
    Not enough disk space
    Space is too fragmented - and people don't know or understand the error or how to even backup and then erase and restore (very basic part of prevention and use of computers).
    http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
    Installation Guide  Instructions for all features and settings.
    Boot Camp 4.0 FAQ  Get answers to commonly asked Boot Camp questions.
    Windows 7 FAQ  Answers to commonly asked Windows 7 questions.

  • I can not save an email to file using XPS Writer. I'm using Windows 7 . Works fine with Internet Explorer?

    When I try to perform this function of saving an email to file using Windows 7 XPS Writer. I receive a message stating that Firefox is not responding. XPS Writer is working using Internet Explorer?

    I've seen this error with Chrome. Are you using IE and is it updated?
    I'm a self-taught noob amateur. Please take this into account when responding to my posts or when taking advice from me.

  • I have just bought a mac and also have windows installed but how do i change from windows into mac?

    I have just bought a mac and need to know how to change from using windows into Mac. When the mac starts up windows come up but i want to use Mac?

    To set the default boot volume use the Startup Manager system preferences once you are booted back into the OSX.  Then you would only need the option key at boot time to boot into the "other" OS.

  • Can I use OBIEE in Mac??

    Hi Friends,
    Is it possible to use OBIEE in Mac OS also.
    If yes, does it work as good as in PC?
    Thanks in advance

    Mac OS is not under supported platforms from Oracle BI EE documentation. So you have to use windows on mac.
    See this article for detailed information, Pros and cons.
    http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/09/running-windows-applications-on-mac-os-x-without-windows.html
    if your query is answered, close the thread
    Madan Thota

  • Why Isight is missing?, how to fix boot camp on 2008 iMAC using windows 8.1? can't redownload Lion.

    Basically I'm troubleshooting, I have been having problems with my webcam ever since I installed a new hard drive, it seem's to be turned on due to the light above so I'm sure what else to do about it because both Windows/Mac OS aren't picking it up.
    At first I thought there be some 'drivers' from the boot camp files that I could manually install, like I did with the other devices but that didn't seem to work for the camera. Also I hear Windows would be fine using either Boot Camp 4,5 to download the appropriate files but each time I try anything I get something about 'unsupported hardware' because before I could install Boot Camp 3 fine but before I was running under 32bit Windows because I hadn't realised at the time that the Mac was using 64bit so it seems like it has something to do with the conversion from 32 to 64 bit but that wouldn't make much sense the Mac OS as far as I'm aware was always 64bit.
    And I noticed if I try to be download via the Mac side for the boot camp files then I get 'The Windows support software is not available' but to be fair I have never had any luck in the past with getting those files off the mac side ever.
    So in short 2 problems Webcam, Boot Camp need to work but are currently having issues.
    Also I can't redownload 'Lion' since it's been saying 'item not available', which is rather frustrating since I originally paid for it, I'm forced to stick to Snow Leopard, I'm baffled to why I can't redownload from my history like I do with Xbox or Steam.

    Couldn't edit the question so thought add that the Imac camera light is turned on while using Windows, the Mac OS so it should be connected but it isn't.

  • Windows for Mac....Highly dissapointed with LIon.

    I use Windows for Mac for ALL of my studies and now I can not open any of my .doc files...any ideas?

    JSMFit4Life wrote:
    PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.7)
    I'm becoming suspicious of the sheer volume of people signing up to post nonsensical complaints about 10.7. There are obviously a lot of valid issues, but I don't think this is one.
    Obviously JSMFit4Life is struggling to understand the difference between Windows and Office. He's also certainly not using a PowerBook running 10.7. The whole thing seems a little contrived.

  • Use Garbage Collection Liberary  in C++ application

    I knew that Garbage Collection liberary was implemented using C++
    Can I use it when I write C++ application to avoid any memory leak happens in my application.

    pm_kirkham wrote:
    -Kayaman- wrote:
    kavon89 wrote:
    pm_kirkham wrote:
    James_Vagabond wrote:
    morgalr wrote:... Java with C syntax.You make it sound as if garbage collection is a Java thing. In fact it was in the earliest OO programming language. See Simula
    You make it sound as if garbage collection is an OO thing. In fact it was in the second oldest programming language. See LISP
    You make it sound as if garbage collection is a computer thing. In fact it pre-dates computers. See [Waste collector|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_collector] .
    You make it sound as if collection is a garbage thing. In fact it pre-dates waste management. See [Tax collector|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_collector].
    You make it sound as if collecting stuff together is a human thing. In fact it is instrumental in aggregating a dust cloud into stars and planets. See the [formation of the solar system|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formation_and_evolution_of_the_Solar_System].
    So that's what we are; just garbage on the heap?

Maybe you are looking for