i want to learn the full OpenGL-feature set. but my current video card just supports OpenGL 1.3. so, i compiled the mesa3D-7.0.3, with Intel C/C++ Comiler 10. the build gives me the following files, with their respective import libs:
opengl32.dll
glu32.dll
osmesa32.dll
so how i can use these file to create an OpenGL ICD, for switch beetwen OpenGL software(mesa) and hardware(my old card) drivers from my application at runtime?
Not exactly runtime, but can be useful : first rename the 2 gl dll to *.dll.mesa and put all 3 files to the folder of your executable (here named myprog.exe). Inside it, create these 2 batch files :
Unless you have a laptop, you can probably upgrade to something like a Geforce 6200. Just choose the right bus (AGP ?).
Not sure of the price in Chile, but they seem to be around 30 dollars. And it will be really easier to do GLSL, etc.