FreeBSD integration?

[Anthony11]

So basically I have not used Linux that much, so please don't laugh if I'm asking a too ridiculous question. Is there any way to use the SFML on FreeBSD, or in fact any console-based Linux.

[zsbzsb]

Is there any way to use the SFML on FreeBSD

Of course, SFML will work just fine on FreeBSD. You will just have to compile it yourself as there is no binaries available on the website for it.

or in fact any console-based Linux.

What do you mean by 'console-based Linux'? FreeBSD or Linux both have terminals and you can compile SFML without having a desktop installed, but to run SFML you will need to have a desktop and window manager setup and installed.

[FRex]

FreeBSD is not a Linux distro.

What do you mean by 'console-based Linux'?

Sony uses FreeBSD for PlayStation, which is a 'console', so maybe he meant that.

[Laurent]

please don't laugh if I'm asking a too ridiculous question

If you don't want to take the risk of asking ridiculous questions, don't ask them, test by yourself

Testing stuff doesn't hurt, at worst you'll learn new things. And if you get an actual problem, we'll be happy to help you.

[Anthony11]

Yeah, sorry, i meant FreeBSD or any terminal-based Linux. Because the thing I want is to run SFML application (with graphics and everything, but not using any interface or desktop app, or at least hiding the fact that I use it.

As you have guessed, I want to build a computer that, upon booting, will execute an SFML application, which I intend to make the it's main interface.

[dabbertorres]

That sounds like a script is needed to me. One to launch the SFML application and starts X then. startx and/or xinitrc will be what you want to look into. It's nothing special with SFML, just a X.org thing.

[Anthony11]

Okay, I installed FreeBSD? Can anyone guide me what should I do next? All these X window systems sounds too abstract to me, yet I can't find a good place to learn about it.

[eXpl0it3r]

The SFML forum is not the place to learn FreeBSD/Linux/etc.
There are enough resources on the web including guides, IRC channels, etc.

[Anthony11]

I know, but mainly I'm just interested in the SFML related stuff.

[eXpl0it3r]

All the "SFML related stuff" is explained in the tutorials and documentation.
How you navigate your way on FreeBSD and how you install or compile a library is not "SFML related stuff".

If you have a specific SFML related question, feel free to open a thread and ask. If it's just about dealing with FreeBSD then you'll have ask else where.