Engine Updates

MagnumChess r20 (UCI)
Java source
- source-code only release
- eval function re-written
- move generation optimized
- extra debugging features added
http://code.google.com/p/magnumchess/

Neurone XIII (WB)
Win32; requires .NET 2.0 framework
Fixed:
- error very bastard being castling
- incorrect evaluation of rook moves to the right
- incorrect visualization of elo rating in Neurone_splash
Add on:
- improved pawn structure in endgames
- improved the book opening NeuroneLarge.book
- reorganization of source code in separate classes and commented
- new logo
Note:
- only 32 bit version
http://www.lissandrello.it/?p=524#

Jim Ablett Win/Linux builds
Phalanx XXIII JA (WB)
Win32, Linux32, Android
- compiled using latest src code maintained by Steven Atkinson. (ScidvsPc)
- Windows polling/ponder fix. (JA)
- includes special version with personality config file. (JA)
http://jimablett.net63.net/

Chess News

Scidb Beta 2012-02-19 rev 250
a chess database application for Linux/Unix and Windows
- this is a *beta* release for Linux/Unix only
http://scidb.sourceforge.net/index.html

Down/Problem Chess Websites

ChessAlex homepage is down for 61 days
Dann Corbit homepage down for 237 days

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

Parted Magic 2012_2_19
open source partition editor, virus/rootkit scanner, hard drive cloner, and hard drive & RAM tester; recommended
http://partedmagic.com/

PHP 5.4.0 RC 8
PHP is a very popular open source scripting language mostly used for web applications
- this is a *release candidate*
http://php.net/ (homepage)

Zero Install 1.6 for Windows
open source, decentralized cross-distribution software installation system
"Create one package that works everywhere; with dependency handling and
automatic updates" Zero Install programs are fetched at runtime the first time
and run from your cache subsequently
http://0install.net/faq.html (FAQ)
http://0install.de/?lang=en

Meaning of Colors

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

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