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CapabilitiesTest demonstrates the different buffering capabilities available for the machine on which it is run.
DisplayModeTest shows a Swing application that uses passive rendering. If full-screen exclusive mode is available, it will enter full-screen exclusive mode. If display mode changes are allowed, it allows you to switch between display modes.
MultiBufferTest enters full-screen mode and uses multi-buffering through an active render loop.