Update Information: October 25, 2013 (Updates)
Engine Updates
DiscoCheck 5.0 (UCI)
DiscoCheck 5.0.1 (UCI)
C source; Win32/64, Linux32/64, Mac64, Android
- no Mac or Android compiles
- all compiles for this version are 64-bit
- "self testing in 10'+0.1" indicates +42 Elo"
- 5.0 engine displays "DiscoCheck 4.3" message
- version 5.0.1 fixes several bugs
http://open-chess.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2486 (announcement with download link)
https://github.com/lucasart/chess/ (code repository w/ 5.0.1 code)
Chess News
Nothing new today
Chess Blog Articles
Nothing new today
Wiki Changes
Nothing new today
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 1.8.0
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/
ClamWin Free Antivirus 0.98
excellent open source antivirus scanner, does not include an on-access real-time scanner
http://www.clamwin.com/
Codelite 5.3.0
excellent open source cross-platform IDE for all C/C++ compilers
features: syntax highlighting for many languages, plugins, version control, code completion,
function call tips, more
- silent update, version number unchanged
http://codelite.org/
Django 1.5.5
Django 1.4.9
high-level, rapid development Python-based web framework
- bugfixes and security fixes
https://www.djangoproject.com/
Kwheezy 1.3
Linux distro based on Debian (Stable); KDE desktop; #66 in popularity
http://www.kwheezy.com/
Ultimate Edition 3.6
Ubuntu/Mint-based Linux distro; desktops: MATE, GNOME; #37 in popularity
http://ultimateedition.info/
VMware Player 6.0.1
free open source, cross-platform virtual machine emulator, similar to VirtualBox
run multiple operating systems at the same time on your PC
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/overview.html
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Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only
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