Update Information: November 29, 2013 (Updates)
Engine Updates
Stockfish DD (UCI)
C++ source; mp; FRC; Win32/64, Linux32/64, Mac, Android
- version is 'DD' in honor of Don Dailey
- no Linux builds available - get them from your Linux distro repository
http://www.stockfishchess.com/
DeepSaros 4.1.3 (UCI)
mp (12 cpus); Win32/64, Linux64; this is an IvanHoe derivative
- beware of the browser pop-under ad when downloading!
- "the goal of this release is to find sharp and original variations for O.T.B. players"
- "this version seems quite competitive, and should not make a bad impression"
http://deep-saros.blogspot.it/
Chess News
SCID 4.5.2
cross-platform, open source PGN database program for creating opening books, also a Chess GUI
- silent update, version number unchanged
- 4.5.2 zip file updated
http://sourceforge.net/projects/scid (project page)
http://scid.sourceforge.net/index.html (homepage)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/scid/files/Scid/Scid%204.5/ (download)
Scid vs. Mac 4.11 Chess GUI (WB)
just like Scid vs. PC, but for the Mac
http://scidvspc.sourceforge.net/index.html
Chess Blog Articles
Nothing new today
Wiki Changes
Chess Tutorials List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- Chess Tutor: updated link
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:chess_tutorials_list
Engine GUI List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- added Rodent
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:engine_gui_list
GUI Protocol List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- iNemesis: link updated
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:gui_protocol_support_list
Linux Engine List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- Fairy-Max: added some links
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:linux_engine_list
Play Chess Online List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- FICS: updated link
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:play_chess_online_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
Adblock Plus 1.2 for Android
free, open source browser plugin that blocks most web advertisements
http://adblockplus.org/en/
Auslogics Disk Defrag 4.4.0.0
free, extremely fast and effective Windows disk defragmentation & optimization program; recommended
http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag
Auslogics Registry Cleaner 3.4.0.0
free Windows registry optimizer/cleaner; recommended
http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/registry-cleaner/
GIMP 2.8.10
free open source Gnu Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
- retouch photos, create drawings & renderings, etc.
- available as tar.bz2 file only
http://www.gimp.org/
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html (Win download)
Linux Deepin 2013
Ubuntu-based; Deepin DE; #60 in popularity
- Ubuntu adapted to the Chinese language, but an English version is available
http://linuxdeepin.com/
Peppermint OS
Ubuntu-based Linux distro; Openbox desktop; #32 in popularity
http://peppermintos.com/
PNotes.NET 1.4
free, open source Windows reminder program that uses persistent desktop notes
- available in two versions
- standard version
- .NET version requires more memory and extra runtimes, but has slightly more features
http://pnotes.sourceforge.net/
Meaning of Colors
Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only
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