Update Information: February 3, 2014 (Updates)
Engine Updates
RedQueen 1.1.97 (UCI)
C++ source; mp; Win32/64, Linux32/64, Android; requires extra dlls (included)
- new release is for Win64 only
http://redqueenchess.sourceforge.net/ (homepage)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/redqueenchess/files/ (download)
Chess News
XBoard Alpha News
HG Muller is adding new features to Winboard
- new section: 'A new ICS window'
http://hgm.nubati.net/news.html
Chess Programming Blogs
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
KeePass Password Safe Pro 2.25
open source password manager; manage your passwords securely
Professional Edition requires .NET or Mono framework
Classic Edition has fewer features but is adequate; does not require .NET/Mono framework
http://keepass.info/
http://keepass.info/compare.html (compare Classic vs Professional)
SQLite 3.8.3
open source SQL database for programmers; small and fast
- "a regularly scheduled maintenance release"
- added support for common table expressions
- now accepts a VALUES clause anyplace that a SELECT statement is valid
- many small performance enhancements
- other minor feature enhancements
http://www.sqlite.org/ (homepage)
http://www.sqlite.org/news.html (update info)
http://www.sqlite.org/releaselog/3_8_3.html (changelog)
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Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only
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