Update Information: February 24, 2012 (Updates)
Engine Updates
Nothing new today
Chess News
Nothing new today
Down/Problem Chess Websites
Dann Corbit homepage down for 242 days
Wiki Changes
GUI Protocol List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- Chess Academy entry updated
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:gui_protocol_support_list
Bonus Notifications (recent releases of free stuff)
Warnings:
- do not install unwanted toolbars, etc.
- alpha releases have new features; crashes and bugs are to be expected
- beta releases have new features; they may contain bugs or crash
- release candidate software may contain minor bugs; crashes are rare
Calibre 0.8.41
cross-platform open source ebook manager for all popular ebook readers with format conversion,
news feeds, and integrated e-book viewer
http://calibre-ebook.com/
Comodo Dragon Internet Browser 17.4
Windows only; free; based on Google's Chrome browser, with improved security and privacy
stops cookies, no web spies, prevents browser download tracking, etc
http://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/browser.php
Jython 2.5.3 Beta 1
Python language for Java platform (runs on jvm)
- this is a *beta* release
http://www.jython.org/
PyDev 2.4.0 for Eclipse
open source Python IDE for Eclipse; can be used for Python, Jython, and IronPython development
http://pydev.org/
Stickies 7.1c
free reminder program using 'sticky' (persistent) yellow desktop windows; recommended
http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/stickies/
SUPER Video Converter v2012 build 50
free multimedia encoder/converter and player
http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html
Meaning of Colors
Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only
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NOTE: If you want me to track a website for you, please email me and I will add it.
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