Computer Graphics & Virtual Environments

Here is a collection of links that have to do with each different module of the course.

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• 08931 - Transferable Skills

  -- Initial Skills, C Programming, UNIX basics, openGL, Networking basics
  
  

• 08932 - Object-oriented Software Engineering

  -- OO Concepts, Analysis & Design/UML, C++, Case Studies
  
  

• 08933 - Graphics Algorithms & Techniques

  -- Mathematics, Algorithms, Ray-Tracing, Modelling, Radiosity
  
  

• 08934 - Visualization

  -- Human Visual System, Scientific Visualization, Research Issues
  
  

Initial Skills/Networking Basics

• Bill Weinman BW WHOIS An important utility to find out information given a network address.
• E-Groups An example of a well-known site for mailing lists. Join a list or create your own.
• HushMail An example of a free email service. This one highlights security of messages. Incorporates encryption to the client with JAVA making sure your data is secure even from their own servers.
• XOOM An example of free web page service. Free web space for your pages provided you display banners to each visitor.
• Samspade.org The definitive WWW interface to tools such as traceroute, ping, DNS, rDNS and much more.
• Gopher's! Global gopher directory.
• Anonymous FTP list from tile.net List of anonymous FTP sites around the world. Not all, but enough to keep us all busy.

C/C++ Programming

• Usenet comp.lang.c FAQ. Usenet FAQs are usually the definitive sources of information for any subject. A must read. (Newgroup)
• ACCU - Association of C and C++ Users A pretty serious organisation, site includes lots of professional links and papers.
• The International Obfuscated C Code Contest The most confusing C programs EVER!
• C Signatures Email signatures consisting of C source code. Much like the IOCCC contest if you ask me.
• C Programming .com C and C++ help and tutorials. Also includes links and some tools. Useful if you want help on Borland C/C++.
• C/C++ User's Journal An up-to-date publication for C/C++ Programmers. Includes useful code.
• FreeCode Free code for all uses and languages. Includes very useful graphics category.
• Planet Source Code Source code for all languages. Includes thousands of lines of free code.
• More source code Directly downloadable. Advanced code, keep an eye out for gifsave.zip. Very handy.
• UNIX C archive from Oakland univ. Lots of code, FTP interface, no search engine. Useful when you know precisely what you are looking for.
• The C++ Virtual Library Not too complete but good for those who are moving from beginner to advanced status with some good tutorials.
• The C Coder's Homepage Good links. Keep an eye out for the Tutorial on Pointers & Arrays. A must have.
• The Programmer's Virtual Library General information and code. More oriented towards Programming techniques and games.
• Numerical Recipes ESSENTIAL!! Download immediately.
• Program.com - The E-zine for programmers - An up-to-date resource of what's happening in the programming world. Also includes links and source code.
• Undernet IRC #C++ homepage IRC is a real-time chat network and #C++ is a room where you can ask your question and get an instant answer to your problem. VERY USEFUL. Site includes good links but not much content. Essential as a starting point though.
• La pagina del C/The C Page Endless high-quality links. The next step from here.

OpenGL/MESA/GLUT

• OpenGL.org openGL home.
• The MESA homepage. MESA is the free openGL implementation.
• OpenGL for MACintosh.
• GLX The glue components for X-Windows and openGL. The only way to play games on Linux :))
• OpenGL WWW Centre from SGI
• comp.graphics.api.opengl The life-saving newsgroup for openGL programmers.
• GLUT The most common bridge between openGL and Windowing environments. Downloads and documentation.
• GLSetup home page. Essential utility that brings your drivers up-to-date automatically (still in beta).
• ID Software. The site of those openGL addicts who created Quake I, II and III.
• The useless creations of Robert Bennett! A site which illustrates how openGL can be used for everyday tasks. This is an example of screen savers and small games.
• 3DFX announcement for open source Glide ...Illustrating the power of opensource nowadays and the commitment of developers to openGL.
• IRIS gl vs. OpenGL
• SGI openGL docs White papers, manuals, man pages, specs and extensions.

HTML

• dynIP.com If you are putting up a web page they can make its address more user-friendly, even if you are using a PPP interface.
• Ultimate Anonymity A pay site, but one of the first of its kind. Includes methods to protect your data, your passwords and send secure email. Big on encryption, includes forums.
• LinkExchange.com Increase traffic to your site, get counters and search engine submission.
• The HTML Writer's Guild A must to join if you are maintaining any sort of pages. Information, links, tutorials, applets, mailing lists.
• The W3C Consortium All sorts of services, but most importantly the Specs of HTML 1.0 up to 4.0+, XML, XSL, CSS, SMIL. It's all here.
• Latin1 characters Ampersand chars in HTML. An extensive discussion, check it out for maximum compatibility.
• Wacky HTML Little things you can do, but never dare to.
• cgi-free.com Free CGI services. A good learning experience for beginners.
• XOOM An example of free web page service. Free web space for your pages provided you display banners to each visitor.
• The Complete Guide to HTML & JavaScript Pretty much self-explanatory... Also includes DHTML tutorials.
• Mining Co - HTML The link I use for... well... everything. Graphics, applets, docs, specs, tutorials, etc etc etc...
• Browser Caps Browser conformance to HTML. Essential and very elaborate. Before you include the stuff you want make sure it works.