Author: Tom Likens
Date: 12:23:39 04/18/05
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On April 18, 2005 at 13:21:26, ERIQ wrote: >It would be nice to just have one pro chess engine ported. or even prodeo which >seems stronger now than when it was rebel?? How does a pro engine get stronger >when it becomes a amateur anyway?! Though I am happy for ed, just wish he'd port >to linux or anyone else at his level or better. Just my two cents. > > Sign, > Eriq lamar Hello Eriq, Like you I would like to have more programs for Linux, but I have to point out a couple of minor points. The reason Pro Deo is stronger than Rebel is that Ed retired, but (and this is the really important part) he didn't retire because he had dementia, Alzheimers or any other mental failure. In fact, my guess is that "retirement" invigorated Ed to such an extent that Pro Deo was the result. Most of us, even the Pros, get in this because we love it--not to get rich. His testing methodology, experience etc. etc. didn't go away just because he became an amateur. He's still one of the best chess programmers around. I also can understand his reluctance to create a Linux version. As much as I'd like it (and would even be willing to pay for it) it's simply not where Ed's interests lie. After a lifetime of Windows programming learning to do things the Linux way is likely as about as appealing to Ed as afternoon of root canal surgery. Frankly, if he never contributed anything else to the computer chess community except his web page on programming I'd be satisfied--the knowledge on those pages is amazing. Anyway, to answer your general question I believe (although this is 2nd hand information) that Ruffian 2.x was ported to Linux. It's included on the CD when you buy the windows version. If true, and if you can get it up and running, I'm guessing it will satisfy your Linux chess computer itch. If not, then there are a number of very strong amateur engines (Fruit, Gothmog, etc.) which should fit the bill nicely. Good luck! regards, --tom
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