Can't start 1.5.4 on Windows ME - libcairo-2.dll message

[MDG]

After downloading BfW 1.5.4, which installed fine, it won't start. I get two messages:-

"C:\Program Files\Battle for Wesnoth\wesnoth.exe
A device attached to the system is not functioning."

"The LIBCAIRO-2.DLL file is linked to missing export GDI32.DLL:GetFontUnicodeRanges."

Operating system is Microsoft Windows Millenium. It's a clean install.

Is this a problem with BfW or a problem at my end? Any help would be appreciated.

[Jupiter]

Problem with BfW because it now depends on Cairo (the same reason you won't get Firefox 3, btw). You could try to install KernelEx, maybe you'll get lucky.

[MDG]

Thank you. (And yes, Firefox 3 is not an option for me either )

I think the best solution for me is to replace my eight year old home computer with something a little newer!

[AI]

Your best solution is to get rid of ME. I don't know if your computer will run XP, but I'm sure some flavor of linux will run on it.