DirectFB 1.6 Brings OpenGL, Android Features

[phoronix]

Phoronix: DirectFB 1.6 Brings OpenGL, Android Features

After being almost a half-year late, DirectFB 1.6 has been released...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTEyNjM

[uid313]

What is the difference between DirectFB and Wayland?

[siride]

What is the difference between DirectFB and Wayland?

Wayland actually has a chance at being worthwhile and succeeding in the Linux "marketplace".

[F i L]

DirectFB API looks like a graphics abstraction layer done right. To bad it doesn't have more support.

[uid313]

Wayland actually has a chance at being worthwhile and succeeding in the Linux "marketplace".

And from a technical and conceptual stand point, what is the difference?

[bountykiller]

I think (correct me if i'm wrong) the main difference is that directfb is shipped as a standalone library when Wayland does require the presence of a compositior in order to work.