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Subject: Re: Shreder problems

Author: Stefan Meyer-Kahlen

Date: 10:16:26 01/29/00

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On January 29, 2000 at 11:02:40, Ted Sutton wrote:

>While I cannot comment on Shredder's playing strength, I have had serious
>problems using the program. For example, it comes as part of the Millenium
>package solde by ICD with Ken Thompson's endgame CDs. Using the latter with
>Shredder is supposed to be one of the selling points of Shredder.
>  But when I try to set up a position to analyze in Shredder by using the
>File/Edit position choice, after setting up a position and clicking OK, Shredder
>always hangs. So one cannot use the endgame CDs. In view of the absence of tech
>support from the Shredder creator, this program is of questionable use. It may
>be the strongest program in the world, but  if we cannot get support on how to
>use it, then what good is it?

Could you please post the position or does it always hang?

Stefan



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