Author: Dagh Nielsen
Date: 05:25:57 03/05/06
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On March 05, 2006 at 00:57:36, Nathan Thom wrote: >>You need a 64 bit version of windows. Sadly an upgrade to Linux will not fix >>this (but it is usualy a good idea) because there is no Linux version of Rybka. >> Anyway... 64 bit windows XP or 2003 should fix your issue. > >What is the 64-bit OS of choice for chess programmers? I want to dual boot my >system but am not sure which one to install... I hear XP-64 is very unstable? I am running XP-professional, and it is indeed rock solid. But I had problems finding a driver for my old mouse, and I also had another non-critical driver problem. If you have new hardware and money to burn, you can invenst in XP-64 and will experience few if any problems. Otherwise, you can wait half a year and save your money for Windows Vista, which will probably be a big improvement in Windows (word is they built it from scratch instead of patching on the old tired systems). At that time, 64-bit compatibility will be a must so that you would not have so many concerns. Still, Logitech said on their site that they will not proved 64-bit drivers for old models like my mouse... It really depends on how much potential trouble and payout you are willing to give in order to make Rybka-64bit run here and now. Kind regards, Dagh Nielsen
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