Links of Interest

3D GRAPHICS & ANIMATION LINKS

Homepage - home of the best platform independent graphics API

Homepage - a good source for Linux apps and source code

MesaGL - an excellent freeware implementation of the OpenGL specification for multiple platforms.

Programmer's Heaven - a very comprehensive list of useful programming links

Explosion Graphics Generator - a simple scripting system for designing complex particle systems

Rocktools - tools for creating geometry data for rocks, boulders, asteriods, etc

NASA's Planetary Map page - good source for celestial body texture maps

Bjorn's Planetary Map page - another source for celestial body texture maps

Free Font - good source for bitmap fonts

Bands Worth Checking Out

Niki Barr - Joan Jett, Crissie Hynde, and Janis Joplin in a pulse pounding, heart thumpin rocker from Denton, MD

Brandi Carlile - based from Seattle, an extremely talented young lady covering rock, folk, and blues

Viki Nova - the next up and coming rock and roll artist whirlwind from DC

Lennon Murphy - out of Nashville, a blend of rock, goth, metal, and beautiful piano ballads.

LauraLea and Tripp Fabulous - award winning cover & originals rock band, hailing out of Philadelphia

JuniperLane - a mesmerizing originals band from Arlington, Va