1 

     2 To compile and install SDL:

     3 

     4     1.  Run './configure; make; make install'

     5 

     6         If you are compiling for Windows using gcc, read the FAQ at:

     7         http://www.libsdl.org/faq.php?action=listentries&category=4#42

     8 

     9         If you are compiling using Visual C++ on Win32, you should read

    10         the file VisualC.html

    11 

    12     2.  Look at the example programs in ./test, and check out the HTML

    13         documentation in ./docs to see how to use the SDL library.

    14 

    15     3.  Join the SDL developer mailing list by sending E-mail to

    16     	sdl-request@libsdl.org

    17         and put "subscribe" in the subject of the message.

    18 

    19         Or alternatively you can use the web interface:

    20             http://www.libsdl.org/mailing-list.php

    21 

    22 That's it!

    23 Sam Lantinga <slouken@libsdl.org>