Hello, I am wanting to make a window (in linux, using a C program) and I want to populate it (I know the RGB value for each pixel, so I assume it will be a series of for loops) but I don't know where to start.

I know there is something called Qt and GTk (or something like that) do I use them? or OpenGL?

In addition to that, I want to add mouse functionality, so that I know where the mouse is in the window.

If you could also include some code to make a window (in any of your suggested methods) I would be ever so grateful..

Cheers,
Matthew

Hi -

There are lots of ways to make a window. Including Qt and GTK+ and OpenGL. And X Windows, SDL and many other choices. And languages.

Strong suggestion: from what you've said, I think SDL might be a good match for you. Please try a tutorial, and see what you think:

http://www.libsdl.org/tutorials.php

Good luck - and have fun!

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http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Linu.../dp/1874416680

Good discussion of the more popular tookits (QT and GTK)

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Looks brilliant.. thanks for the info


K, I will have a look at it..


Cheers,