Re: [Qemu-devel] Graphic card

[Paul Brook]

> One strategy that was being done is to use a custom OpenGL library (note,
> library not a driver) for the qemu guest. OpenGL calls get passed to qemu
> directly, which then does the 3d by calling OpenGL on the host.

There was someone implemented a prototype version of this, so it's definitely 
possible.

> Passing direct calls is doable, and takes far less of a hit. Of course
> there is the cost of requiring qemu to be linked to an OpenGL library. (I
> suppose Mesa is good enough for those who lack 3d cards.)

OpenGL is relatively easy to link against dynamically (ie. 
LoadLibrary/dlopen), so it could be a commandline option.

Paul