Surfing In 3D

Iria · Jul 17, 2006, 07:42 AM

Source: Yahoo! News
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Does the Web have a 3D future? in the go-go nineties there was much hype about VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), which was touted to transform the Web into a series of virtual worlds. That didn't quite happen, but now there are renewed efforts to deliver compelling 3D Web experiences. You can try any of three recently overhauled browsers for a sample of how it works: 3B (shown above), Browse3D, or SphereXPlorer. Also keep an eye out for 3D chat rooms, such as 3D Planets.

Meanwhile, an XML format called X3D is advancing. And let's not forget about Microsoft Windows Vista. Vista's DirectX 10 technology, the Windows Presentation Foundation, and XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) will make 3D application programming easy.

Jul 17, 2006, 07:42 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Surfing In 3D Source: Yahoo! News ___________ Does the Web have a 3D future? in the go-go nineties there was much hype about VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), which was touted to transform the Web into a series of virtual worlds. That didn't quite happen, but now there are renewed efforts to deliver compelling 3D Web experiences. You can try any of three recently overhauled browsers for a sample of how it works: 3B (shown above), Browse3D, or SphereXPlorer. Also keep an eye out for 3D chat rooms, such as 3D Planets. Meanwhile, an XML format called X3D is advancing. And let's not forget about Microsoft Windows Vista. Vista's DirectX 10 technology, the Windows Presentation Foundation, and XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) will make 3D application programming easy.