DirectX vs. OpenGL

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ok so I'm not here to debate which is better, because I realize that that just won't be possible. I'm wanting to learn a graphics library for C++, and I want to learn the most from it. So, in your opinions, which would be better for learning purposes, and why. OpenGL or DirectX?

[ResidentBiscuit]

And also which would have more/better tutorials? So far, finding good DirectX tutorials seems impossible.

[Jordan Conley]

OpenGL is easier to find tutorials for generally speaking. I also found it far easier to understand than DirectX. For learning purposes, I definately recommend OpenGL

[ResidentBiscuit]

Do you have any useful links towards good tutorials still?

[george135]

"So far, finding good DirectX tutorials seems impossible.'

???
Everything is inside the DirectX SDK with complete and great samples
All recents games are done with DirectX (>=9 )

[S6k9GNh0]

DirectX binds you to Microsoft products while not providing anything of equal or greater signficance in return. The logical choice is OpenGL hands down. I'd still use OpenGL even if I could use DirectX on Linux :/.

http://blog.wolfire.com/2010/01/Why-you-should-use-OpenGL-and-not-DirectX