OxLUG — Linux Game Programming

Sunday 4th November, 18:30
Comlab

Note: This event is not organised by Compsoc.

Mark Collins, author or 'Linux Game Programming', presents an introduction to games programming under Linux, covering SDL, OpenGL and OpenAL, as well as a look at getting the maximum performance out of games.

Games Night with the OU Gaming Society

Tuesday 6th November, 20:00
Lamb & Flag

We have (foolishly) taken up the challenge of beating the newly formed OU Gaming Society at their own game(s). Meet in the Lamb and Flag to get to know the oppostion, then return to your machines to give them a good kicking! :)

DecisionSoft — XML

Wednesday 7th November, 20:30
Comlab

Decisionsoft Ltd are involved in the development of XML based products for online business. XML is a data markup language used in many new software packages, including AbiWord, KWord and Microsoft's .net. The company is actively involved in the development and enhancement of open source XML tools and has a long history of employing Compsoc members. In this talk, Iain Stokes-Rees will be discussing XML and related standards and their use in today's network aware programs.

Hands On — Getting started with OpenGL

Thursday 8th November, 20:30
Comlab

Following on from our games programming talk in 4th week, this session will take you through the basic OpenGL programming techniques, providing the knowledge necessary to move on to more advanced 3d programming.