Petition for OpenGL in VMWare Fusion?

[daedius]

I'd gladly pay to see the feature in a next major release. Let's show our support! Add your comment if you agree!

[Bob_Zimmerman]

I would love to see OpenGL support, too.

[FForward]

This would be awesome!

[davidrivera]

I read in a another thread that VMware is considering adding OpenGL support in the next major release. Since Parallels has OpenGL support its almost certian that Fusion will add it as well. I just ordered Fusion last week I hope its not something I have pay to much for (free would be better).

[Pat_Lee]

Since 3D is done on a per guest basis, so what guests would you like to see this in? What is the priority for you?

- Windows

- Linux

- Other guests

Pat

[FForward]

Well first things first. So imho OpenGL would pay off most for Linux, at the moment.

[Pat_Lee]

I am curious why you think Linux gets the most out of OpenGL?

Most of the customers I have spoken with believe OpenGL for Windows is most important to use engineering applications that are OpenGL based.

Just curious...

Pat

[rhind]

I'd like to see OpenGL for windows. We develop some applications that display scientific data in 3D and use OpenGL (and libraries that are built on OpenGL) and so in Parallels, do gain from the acceleration they offer. It would be nice to see this in a future VMWare release.

Cheers

Russell

[FForward]

Well while OpenGL for Windows is important as well, its the only kind of 3d acceleration stuff around for Linux, no? - May be I am wrong.

[Pat_Lee]

Well while OpenGL for Windows is important as well, its the only kind of 3d acceleration stuff around for Linux, no? - May be I am wrong.

Yes, OpenGL is the main 3D for Linux. One thing that is helpful to us as prioritize potential features is to understand what applications you are trying to run that require 3D support, as we are focussed on enabling real world applications with VMware Fusion.

Best,

Pat

[Tutor]

Since 3D is done on a per guest basis, so what guests would you like to see this in? What is the priority for you?

1. OS X (I know )

2. Windows

3. Linux

Cheers

[rcardona2k]

Exhale now for #1

[Sunnz]

OpenGL for Linux 32/64-bit and Windows XP all the way, thanks.

[daedius]

Agreed, do it right, not half-ass. Nevertheless, DO IT! I don't want to have to start another "Petition for <operating system that didn't get OpenGL> in VMWare Fusion?" in another few months.

[kwarts]

I would like to have the support for OpenGl as well. I use Raymarine navigation software (for boats) and although it works, it's very very slow.

[LeighGus]

I vote for OpenGL in Windows XP.

My primary application is ESRI mapping tools. ESRI uses OpenGL. Any custom applications written using the globe also use OpenGL AND NEED MORE THAN 128MB OF VIDEO RAM.

So here is a second issue for Fusion: Remove the 128MB limit on video RAM for a virtual machine.

Leigh

[SLO_Chewie]

Bump for OpenGL support. Personally I require OpenGL and 64 bit support for a Solaris 10 guest to run Pro/E Wildfire 3.

Windows is not an option.

[Alexgpl]

OpenGL is necessary also for me...windows is necessary for CAD and CADs want OpenGL!

Thanks!!!!

[holtsch]

OpenGL would be awesome! Personally, I only need it for Windows.

[CharlieE]

I really need OpenGL under Linux.