libsdl-org/SDL

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Simple DirectMedia Layer

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README.md

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Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL for short) is a cross-platform library designed to make it easy to write multi-media software, such as games and emulators.

You can find the latest release and additional information at: https://www.libsdl.org/

Installation instructions and a quick introduction is available in INSTALL.md

This library is distributed under the terms of the zlib license, available in LICENSE.txt.

Enjoy!

Sam Lantinga ([email protected])

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