Author: Daniel Clausen
Date: 09:35:23 11/11/02
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On November 11, 2002 at 12:25:28, Ricardo R Santana wrote: >Hello > >I am a linux user and of course the main reason for using Linux is because >most of its application is free and its stable (dont even try to compare Linux >with windows...) SO, I heard Shredder 6 was written in C , so why dont we >have Shredder 6 for Linux ? What about the other chess programs ? I have old >win 98 just because I have to run top chess programs on it....But it would be >amazing to have shredder or Hiarcs or Rebel or Tiger for Linux !! >programmers ??? > > >Thanks > >Ricardo Sant Ana The professional programmers seem to think that the Linux-market is too small. Please note that if a company releases a product for a certain platform, you need more than just recompile the stuff. You also need a support department which can answer problems related to this platform, therefore you need trained people for that. Also, a professional would most likely have to write a GUI for it from scratch., if he/she intends to reach a wide audience. While it's ok for a geek to run the engine under xboard (or another xboard-compatible interface) the normal user won't do that. (even though the average Linux-user is probably more 'geeky' than a non-Linux user) Then there are some engines, which are coded in a non-portable language (like Fritz, I believe) which would make porting much more difficult. (but then, it's their fault ;) But there is light at the end of the tunnel! (someone please tell me it's not a train =) Christophe plans to release Tiger15 for Linux somewhere next year! (most likely as an xboard-compatible engine) He even plans to release it for free! (although I wouldn't mind to pay for that - I even hope that's possible, since I *want* to support good software) Sargon
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