Is Linux better for computer chess then Windows ?If yes why and which Linux OS is best ?
Nathanael Russell wrote:Windows XP Pro 64 bit is best for computer chess.
darklord wrote:The only reason windows is better for chess is because that is the OS most of the computer chess developers happen to have, and most of the audience. It's a bit of circular catch 22. Relatively few people use Unix systems, so relatively few developers program for it, because most of the software is windows only. We Mac and Linux users are beginning to get some love in the gaming department (thanks to steam) Perhaps we will see more chess for Unix with it.
That said, I say Linux is the best as it gives the user the most power at their fingertips for less overhead. Personally I find xubuntu is incredibly lightweight yet still has all the community and power of regular ubuntu. But there are a lot of great options.
Nathanael Russell wrote:Windows XP Pro 64 bit is best for computer chess.
darklord wrote:That could be because windows 7 is a lot more resource intensive as an OS then xp. But you also have driver issues with xp 64bit in that many developers skiped over it. :\ Windows 8 boots up incredibly fast compared to either, which could have no baring in terms of performance, but how does it compare? What about linux? How about compared to Xubuntu with XFCE gui which should be incredibly lightweight and not taking up resources away from the engine.
Nathanael Russell wrote:
In my opinion, LINUX has the potential to outcast both Windows and Apple; However, the lack of time and manpower to further develop the operating system has rendered it rather useless from a desktop perspective. Because of this, very few updates to LINUX are available. Windows, on the other hand, is being updated repeatedly and always becomes more and more streamlined both in functionality and power.
darklord wrote:Nathanael Russell wrote:
In my opinion, LINUX has the potential to outcast both Windows and Apple; However, the lack of time and manpower to further develop the operating system has rendered it rather useless from a desktop perspective. Because of this, very few updates to LINUX are available. Windows, on the other hand, is being updated repeatedly and always becomes more and more streamlined both in functionality and power.
I'm sorry I don't follow. The Linux kernel is updated constantly, in such a way it is difficult for all distros to keep up. As for individual distros, they are updated constantly too. Ubuntu, for instance, has a 6 month release cycle. Different apps and libraries in each distro are updated daily. If there is one thing I dislike about linux is that I am constantly swamped in updates evrey time I open my computer. But unlike windows, they make sure it doesn't interfere with your work. It installs quietly in the background, no sudden restart necessary, and doesn't make anything unstable. And, if necessary, will be finished on the next reboot which takes as long as any other reboot as the work has already been done.
darklord wrote:I had a huge statement refuting everything you said point by point, but the dang website logged me out just as I was hitting the post button and I lost everything. I am not going to put any more effort into this, as clearly you didn't before making your wild statements. Please use google if you have any questions with your ubuntu install, if you even indeed have installed it recently. If you want the ancient and stupidly lossy mp3 codec, click the checkbox for proprietary software on the install cd. Or install it later. (again use google) And there is a petty easy to find window to install proprietary drivers. Mostly a case if you need extra ompf for your graphics card. If you can't find it, use google Good luck!
darklord wrote:No, you're right. I'm just mad I lost a large post. I was just keen to set the record straight. I apologize.