Author: Steve Maughan
Date: 16:16:45 05/11/04
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Mike, I basically agree - here's a few comments. >Obviously Stefan Meyer-Kahlen was using the Chessbase GUI as a model to base >his GUI on, so there are a lot of similarities, .... [snip] The basic design of the GUI has been developed since Shredder 1, back in 1996; so I'm not sure you can say that SMK has modeled his GUI on Fritz. I actually think that while Fritz's interface is quite good it's not fantastic and breaks quite a few Windows standards which in turn makes it less intuative than it should be. >Now for the disadvantages. > >1. Optically, the GUI isn't as finely crafted as Chessbase's GUI. The pieces >and boards in both the 2-D and the 3-D mode are less appealing. I think this is probably a personal preference. I prefer Shredder over Fritz but it is a close call. I like the relatively clean look of Shredder. >2. The database functions in the Chessbase GUI are more extensive. Added to >which, the databases used by Fritz are 100% compatible with the format used by >Chessbase 8.0, so there is a direct hook-up. I agree - hopefully SMK will improve the database functionlity in the next release. >3. The Shredder Classic GUI doesn't have the multimedia features of Fritz, >such as chatter during the game. But maybe this is an advantage ;) True but I don't miss them >These are just my personal opinions. I'm sure other forum members will add >their thoughts, so you can make your own decision which way you want to go. Regards, Steve
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