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Hi, list. has anyone developed with sdl, simple direct media layer, from 
libsdl.org?
I tried writing a simple game in c using sdl, and I get the following 
error.

Unable to initialize SDL: No available video device


Ok, since sdl is basically a graphical X tool is there a way to use it on 
the shell? A way to get some sort of virtual frame buffer going?
If sdl is out of the question any alternatives to this?
I am trying to find something does what directx does in Windows, but not 
require me being in X-windows.

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