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Subject: Re: Rybka 1.0 Beta for Linux

Author: Tom Likens

Date: 06:04:46 12/25/05

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On December 25, 2005 at 07:35:19, Vasik Rajlich wrote:

>On December 24, 2005 at 18:23:53, José Airton wrote:
>
>>There is a Rybka version for Linux? If so, can someone please send me Rybka 1.0
>>Beta for Linux? Would be very nice.
>>Jose Airton, Brazil
>>airton.costa@click21.com.br
>
>Hi Jose,
>
>we're aiming for a Linux port in time for Rybka 1.2, Feb 1 of next year.
>However, it's not 100% certain yet.
>
>Vas

Hello Vas,

I'd love to have a true Linux port, but in spite of the windfall for me
it would also likely be beneficial to you as well.  I've found that
getting my program to compile cleanly under multiple compilers *and*
a variety of operating systems has helped me to uncover some rather
subtle bugs.  It also will highlight the areas where you've gotten too
cozy with the compiler you're using, (not necessarily a bad thing unless
you decide to port your code to compiler X, which happens to produce an
executable that is 4x faster) :-)

Unfortunately, the above may be the most benefit you derive since most
people don't like to actually pay for Linux software, (I'm one of the few
exceptions since I think people deserve to be compensated for what they do).

regards,
--tom




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