openGL
A graphical API produced by Silicon Graphics that is platform independent, unlike Direct3D. It is also much easier to program 3D applications with, do to the absence of Microsoft Code.
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OpenGL
OpenGL is a graphics API that was initially created by Silicon Graphics in 1992 for their 3D workstations. OpenGL is a specification this means the manufacture of your graphics driver has taken the liberty to write the code for OpenGL.
OpenGL is a state machine API, this is expressed through functions such as glBindBuffers(), glUseProgram().
OpenGL has been used in popular game engines such as Unity.
However, nowadays OpenGL has been deprecated on many systems in favor for Vulkan, a more verbose graphics API.
tldr; OpenGL shows cool ass graphics
OpenGL is a state machine API, this is expressed through functions such as glBindBuffers(), glUseProgram().
OpenGL has been used in popular game engines such as Unity.
However, nowadays OpenGL has been deprecated on many systems in favor for Vulkan, a more verbose graphics API.
tldr; OpenGL shows cool ass graphics
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OpenGL
A geek-culture meme or catchphrase used to describe any task or situation that is notoriously difficult, complex, or prone to failure. It's a play on the acronym for the "Open Graphics Library," a computer graphics API infamous for its steep learning curve. The phrase "Open" followed by "Good Luck" is a wry acknowledgment that you are about to embark on a journey where success is far from guaranteed.
OpenGL by The Geeky Assistant August 22, 2025
openly closeted
Adjective
1. Making no effort to hide your flaming homosexuality but labeling yourself "straight" and acting as if nobody (including your wife) notices. Often found in southern politicians and evangelicals like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Marcus "Ladybird" Bachmann.
1. Making no effort to hide your flaming homosexuality but labeling yourself "straight" and acting as if nobody (including your wife) notices. Often found in southern politicians and evangelicals like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Marcus "Ladybird" Bachmann.
An openly closeted man makes no effort to hide his flaming homosexuality, yet claims to be straight.
"Did you see Marcus tweeting about making cookies during a Golden Girls marathon last night? You think his wife knows she's married to a gay guy?"
"Nah. He's openly closeted, and she thinks he's the perfect man."
"Did you see Marcus tweeting about making cookies during a Golden Girls marathon last night? You think his wife knows she's married to a gay guy?"
"Nah. He's openly closeted, and she thinks he's the perfect man."
openly closeted by elyeasbane November 11, 2014
openly straight
a person who identifies as straight, i.e interested in the opposite gender; out about being a heterosexual
openly straight by openlystraight July 31, 2009
openly based
"This Country Is Doomed it is doomed, Not Just Because Of African Americans" - a REAL openly based Joe Biden quote
openly based by JoeBidensHusband June 5, 2021
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