Installing Dev-C++ with SDL (Simplified Direct Layer)

Installing Dev-C++ w/SDL (Simplified Direct Layer) takes several steps but is easy to use once you get it installed. These are the step-by-step instructions that will get you up and running:

1. Get the dev-c++ install file logoand double-click on the icon. You can get this 7meg file from several sources (locally off our web-site,  off the CD from our book, or off the distribution site). However you get it, get it; run the executable to start the install.

2. Next you will see:

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*** If you have an old version make sure you uninstall before you continue. On your computer go to <START><programs><Bloodshed Dev C++> and click on <uninstall DevC++> 

3. Next you will see (type <I agree> and continue):
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4. Next you will see (click <next> and continue):
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5. Next you will see (click <Install> and continue):
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6. Next you will see (click <yes> and continue):
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7. Next you will see(click <finish> and continue):
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8. Next you will see (click <Check for Updates/Packages>):
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9. Next you will see (download from <PlanetMirror.com> not the default)
These are the selections I installed. Make sure to include MinGW, SDL.., Simple DirectMedia Layer, Win32Api and Windows32API, and of course all Dev-C++ packages. (when done click <download selected>):
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10. Next you will see (you will need to say next for each package):
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11. Next you will see(your done click on <done>) and *** reboot your computer ***:
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12. When you reboot you will have everything installed. You are almost done...
Now need to:
1. Copy this file libiberty.h into the c:\Dev-Cpp\include\SDL directory.
2. Copy this file SDL.template into the c:\Dev-Cpp\Templates directory.
3. Copy this file SDL.dll into the c:/windows directory.This file will need to accompany
any programs you give to your friends. We put it in the windows directory
so we don't need multiple copies on our computer.