Engine Updates

Capivara LK 0.0.7z02 (WB)
C source; Win32/64; TSCP derivative; requires VC runtimes unless using the older alternative version
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&a...

Deep Saros 2.3e1 (UCI)
C++ source; mp; Win32/64, Linux32/64; Ippolit/Toga/Glaurung derivative; latest version is for Win32/64 & Linux64 only
- new Win64 build: "This version is VERY experimental"
http://deepsaros.jimdo.com/

Michel Van den Bergh builds
GNUchess 5.07.153.3b (WB/UCI)
C source; Win32/64, Linux32/64 & Android
- bugfix: when continuously failing low in SearchRoot it was possible for the search to timeout
(at low nps) before a bestmove was returned. Solution: Always search RootDepth=1 with open window.
http://alpha.uhasselt.be/Research/Algebra/Toga/gnuchess-release/

IvanHoe 999947c (UCI)
C source; Win32/64 Linux 32/64; Ippolit derivative
- this is a Franklin Titus build
http://chess.cygnitec.com/engine/ivanhoe/

Komodo 1.3 (UCI)
Win32/64, Linux32/64; Mac32
- new Mac build
- new homepage
http://komodochess.com/

Chess News

Aquarium 4.06
commercial chess GUI
- "major update"
http://www.chessok.com/?p=24508

Norm Pollock site
PGN & EPD Utility Suites and Opening Book PGN Databases
- updated EPD & PGN programs: installed a workaround for a Java bug
http://www.hoflink.com/~npollock/chess.html

Down/Problem Chess Websites

Akiba homepage down for 20 days (404 error)
Aldebaran homepage down for 11 days (no response in 60 seconds)
Aristarch homepage down for 2 days
Frenzee homepage down for 133 days (webpage taken down until new engine release)
NSVChess homepage down for 89 days (403 error: forbidden)
OliThink homepage down today
Holger Schluckebier Mac builds homepage down for 69 days (internal server error)

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

CrystalDiskInfo 3.10.0
open source hard drive monitoring/warning/alarm system using SMART technology
http://crystalmark.info/?lang=en

Free Studio 5.0.3
free conversion from/to: DVD/CD, video & audio files; burn DVDs/CDs
http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/

SoftMaker Office 2008
commercial office product for Windows or Linux
this is a special offer of an older product: free until December 31, 2010
word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software with macro editor/programming
you will need to reveal your email address to receive an activation serial number
compatible with Microsoft Office formats and OpenDocument Format
Ashampoo Office uses this software in its rebranded offering, but the macro programming ability is missing
http://www.loadandhelp.de/home-en.html (free offer)
http://www.loadandhelp.de/faq-en.html (more info)
http://www.softmaker.com/english/of_en.htm (commercial homepage)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoftMaker_Office (Wikipedia)
http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/better-office-alternative-softmaker-office-bests-openofficeorg-445
(InfoWorld review) "successful loading, rendering, and saving of our Microsoft Word 2003 torture test document"

Meaning of Colors

Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only

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