Download and install a pendrive install of linux on a windows box (makes life easier for initial testing) http://www.pendrivelinux.com/
Thanks Jeremy, I have downloaded pen-drive linux now and installed it on my new (replacement computer; old one died...) vista home laptop.

It took me a bit of faffing around with Linux packages and dependancies, but I have finally installed freepascal, lazarus, dbg (debugging under Lazarus - wouldn't run without it), and sdl on my linux.

It is certainly fun to be able to use Linux stuff from within windows

I now have to try and upgrade my project so I can have different versions like you suggested, and can try a Linux version

EDIT: Now I have moved my pen-drive linux folder to my 8GB USB Key so now it is completely portable - nothing installs on any windows machine...yay!!

cheers,
Paul