Kernel Wars

Development of graphics kernels is pretty hard are we'll see a little later, so not everyone could afford to build their own. This is the story of a few that were modular and usable by other applications and some that stayed proprietary to their original company.

The origins of modern CAD technology come from the laboratories of computer science at the University of Cambridge. Let's explore the story.

A graphics kernel is the unsung hero of CAD systems, managing the rendering and manipulation of graphical elements. This chapter explains the DNA of MCAD applications.