[Scummvm-devel] SDL 1.2.8 and Win98

[Ori Avtalion]

Hey,

Someone named "normal" has reported a problem running FOTAQ 0.7.0 on 
Windows 98. After a bit of research, the blame was put on the new versin 
of SDL, included in the windows package.

Running FOTAQ using any version of ScummVM (release, CVS) with SDL 1.2.8 
and on Win98 causes a crash. SCUMM games are unaffected. (BASS/simon 
have not yet been tested)
I assume FOTAQ uses several SDL functions that aren't in the SCUMM 
implementation.

With 0.7.1 on the 7-day horizon, I think the following must occur:
* Test other games and engines on Win98.
* Analyze and fix the problem - It's probably in SDL, but I can't look 
into it myself.
* If it is not fixed, or if it requires an SDL fix that will only be 
released at a later date, provide the SDL version from 0.6.1b with the 
new Windows bundle. Are there any critical reasons for the use of SDL 1.2.8?

salty-horse