lol! Yeah the irony of it. Such a simple language with very extreme flexibility.
A high level language like this may give me the ability to prototype a very complex program without having to worry about the little details.
Uhhhuh, those outdated libraries should work really well for you, and installing and configuring the compiler/build environment on 4 different operating systems should keep you busy. If you're lucky, you could be compiling "hello world" after a week of work.
What exactly is the purpose of porting a mature GPL C++ application to LISP in 2013? Sorry, I just can't think of ANY reason to do such a thing... particularly for someone who seeks "Minimum Effort/Maximum effect".