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 <H1>Mesa Cell Driver</H1>

 <p>
 The Mesa
 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_%28microprocessor%29" target="_parent">Cell</a>
 driver is part of the
 <a href="http://www.tungstengraphics.com/wiki/index.php/Gallium3D" target="_parent">Gallium3D</a>
 architecture.
 </p>

 <p>
 <a href="http://www.tungstengraphics.com/" target="_parent">Tungsten Graphics</a>
 is leading the project.
 Two phases are planned.
 First, to implement the framework for parallel rasterization using the Cell
 SPEs, including texture mapping.
 Second, to implement a full-featured OpenGL driver with support for GLSL, etc.
 </p>


 <H2>Source Code</H2>

 <p>
 The Cell driver source code is on the <code>gallium-0.1</code> branch of the
 git repository.
 To build the driver you'll need the IBM Cell SDK (version 2.1 or 3.0).
 To use the driver you'll need a Cell system, such as a PS3 running Linux,
 or the Cell Simulator (untested, though).
 </p>

 <p>
 To compile the code, run <code>make linux-cell</code>.
 </p>

 <p>
 To use the library, make sure <code>LD_LIBRARY_PATH</code> points the Mesa/lib/
 directory that contains <code>libGL.so</code>.
 </p>

 <p>
 Verify that the Cell driver is being used by running <code>glxinfo</code>
 and looking for:
 <pre>
   OpenGL renderer string: Gallium 0.1, Cell on Xlib
 </pre>


 <H2>Status</H2>

 <p>
 As of January 2008 the driver supports smooth/flat shaded triangle rendering
 with Z testing.
 Simple demos like gears run successfully.
 Basic texture mapping should be working within a month.
 There's still unfinished work in the PPU-to-SPU communication facilities.
 </p>


 <H2>Contributing</H2>

 <p>
 If you're interested in contributing to the effort, familiarize yourself
 with the code, join the <a href="lists.html">mesa3d-dev mailing list</a>,
 and describe what you'd like to do.
 </p>


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	<H1>Mesa Cell Driver</H1>

	<p>
	The Mesa
	<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_%28microprocessor%29" target="_parent">Cell</a>
	driver is part of the
	<a href="http://www.tungstengraphics.com/wiki/index.php/Gallium3D" target="_parent">Gallium3D</a>
	architecture.
	</p>

	<p>
	<a href="http://www.tungstengraphics.com/" target="_parent">Tungsten Graphics</a>
	is leading the project.
	Two phases are planned.
	First, to implement the framework for parallel rasterization using the Cell
	SPEs, including texture mapping.
	Second, to implement a full-featured OpenGL driver with support for GLSL, etc.
	</p>


	<H2>Source Code</H2>

	<p>
	The Cell driver source code is on the <code>gallium-0.1</code> branch of the
	git repository.
	To build the driver you'll need the IBM Cell SDK (version 2.1 or 3.0).
	To use the driver you'll need a Cell system, such as a PS3 running Linux,
	or the Cell Simulator (untested, though).
	</p>

	<p>
	To compile the code, run <code>make linux-cell</code>.
	</p>

	<p>
	To use the library, make sure <code>LD_LIBRARY_PATH</code> points the Mesa/lib/
	directory that contains <code>libGL.so</code>.
	</p>

	<p>
	Verify that the Cell driver is being used by running <code>glxinfo</code>
	and looking for:
	<pre>
	OpenGL renderer string: Gallium 0.1, Cell on Xlib
	</pre>


	<H2>Status</H2>

	<p>
	As of January 2008 the driver supports smooth/flat shaded triangle rendering
	with Z testing.
	Simple demos like gears run successfully.
	Basic texture mapping should be working within a month.
	There's still unfinished work in the PPU-to-SPU communication facilities.
	</p>


	<H2>Contributing</H2>

	<p>
	If you're interested in contributing to the effort, familiarize yourself
	with the code, join the <a href="lists.html">mesa3d-dev mailing list</a>,
	and describe what you'd like to do.
	</p>


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