“Device Independent Graphics Software” by Reed, Warner and Bono
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Entry Number: 08
Title:
- Device Independent Graphics Software
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This tutorial is aimed at managers or technical personnel considering the purchase, adoption, or development of a device-independent computer graphics subroutine package. System programmers or those responsible for installation of a graphics package will benefit from this tutorial. Prior experience in computer programming is desirable. Attendees should have a knowledge of computer graphics hardware and software at the level of Course 1.
ABSTRACT
This tutorial will provide attendees with sufficient information to intelligently evaluate. select, or specify a device- independent computer graphics software package appropriate to their needs. Functional capabilities of graphics software will be reviewed and the terminology and concepts of device-independent graphics software will be presented. A partial list of these concepts include: system architectures. interfaces, device-independent coordinate systems, device drivers, multiple device capabilities. and graphic metafiles. Criteria for evaluation and a methodology for selection of device-independent graphics software will be established.
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Contributed By:
- Maxine Brown
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- In the collection of Maxine Brown
