Back to the roots (experts help needed)

[rjr9999]

Back to the roots (experts help needed)

I know this might sound stupid, but here goes...

I want to create a C/C++ program that will invoke video memory (ie. display graphics) cross platform (ie. windows AND linux...for a start). I can use the predefined windows.h and windows lib files to do this useing boreland 5.5 or Visual Studio..but what I really need is to know the exact calls to make...down to the roots. A simple example will help me get started. A perfect example would be..

A program that will first detect weather the user is on Windows or Linux (I'm guessing I'll also have to detect the chip set, as this would be needed to invoke different video memory?). Next it will display a bitmap image, or even just one little line directly to the screen...now this can either be overlapping the desktop, or on a blank screen...both would be preferable.

I know this seems like an insane request, but I really want to know how to do it...I want to create my own GUI, my own libraries...I want to go back to the roots, and expand my knowledge as far as it can go...I really appriciate any help here.

Thanks in advance, Rob
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