But sdl_net allows for basic network functions. So it seems that SDL might be a good place to start if someone is starting and doesn''t want to go straight into anything but just making a game. There seem to be alot of add-on libraries that use which is good and bad as it may add to the frustration of adding multiple mp3 sounds without adding 2 extra libraries, and have a bunch of .dll''s in your game for just a few things.

Luigi Pino
The 23rd Dimension