Why not try simply compiling some pre-ported stuff first? (if you havnt already).
I suggest something like: SDL Fighter, Dodgin Diamond, or Shippy1984(im releasing it soon )
These three i know are relatively easy to get compiling, but then in gets a tad harder when you try to gain speed, fix up the controls, etc.
For me, unless it is a huge thing, the way I started out was to simply remove any code that didnt compile completely (comment it out) then worry about it later. I found that this way you can SEE what you are dealing with which to me at least is helpful. If you have an instant messaging service, I have a few libs that would be very helpful, including scanf, vprintf, SDL_gfx, and a hacked smaller SDL.
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