> > > Lots of goodies on this one, specially on the SDL front. > > > > Could someone explain in layman's terms to a thicko like me what the SDL changes > > mean? I'm using the regular Windows version so I'm not even sure they'd apply to > > me... or would they?? > > Native Windows binaries use native drivers and calls unique to/exclusive to Windows > OS. SDL, as the name suggests, is a "Simple DirectMedia Layer" which, since it has > compatibility with many non-windows platforms/OS's, is the standard for all > non-windows targets. Windows can also use SDL (selectable at compile time) if they > wish - but it is not used in the Windows binaries most people use.
Right, that makes sense. Thanks for the excellent explanation
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