How to start programming with SLIME and Steel Bank Common Lisp on Windows 7 x64?
common-lisp, emacs, lisp, slime
Solution
The easiest way to get started is probably by downloading and running either Lispbox or Lisp Cabinet. Both of them integrate Emacs, SLIME, Quicklisp, and a Lisp implementation in a single package, obviating the need to edit any configuration files.
Note that Lispbox supports Clozure CL only; but while Clozure CL isn't SBCL, it's really pretty similar in look, feel, and library support.
Problem
I'd very much like to start using these tools, but it seems I'm not smart enough :-( I've spent hours reading docs, moving folders around and editing config files, but I still cannot start Emacs ...