hi,

clipka <ano### [at] anonymousorg> wrote:
> ...
> If you really want to improve the installation documentation situation,
> my suggestion would be to help us (*) improve `unix/README.md` (which
> constitutes THE authoritative quick-install instructions for Linux and
> other Unixoids) and `unix/install.txt` (wich currently constitutes THE
> authoritative detailed documentation of the installation process for
> such platforms).

good thought.  I tend to simply download a tarball, so will have a look at the
included readme/install/etc files in the coming days.


> POV-Ray wants SDL for display.

only because of a brain-dead (imo) decision to make 3.7 onwards dependent on it.
 brain-dead, but reversible[*].


> SDL, as the full name "Simple Direct Media Layer" implies, does more
> than just display.

_exactly_  however, all it is used for is the preview window.  so what's the
point of joystick control and audio output, etc?


> SDL wants stuff, too.

again, for what (POV-Ray) gain?


[*] as, eg, the 'povr' branch does.


regards, jr.

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