What's new in LinX 0.6.5
Nov 15, 2013
- works with latest Intel Linpack binaries
- now uses Linpack's built-in error detection logic
- horrible source code available on GitHub
New in LinX 0.6.4 (Dec 14, 2011)
- added an option to run tests for a specified period of time. Use the drop-down list to set minutes or times to run tests
- small UI redesign/enhancements
- graph windows now correctly save their positions on program close
- fixed a somewhat rare bug leading to false LinX errors when CPU usage was high
- added new command-line options, fixed found bugs in older ones (run LinX.exe -help to view the list of command-line options)
- added seconds to filenames to prevent overwriting
New in LinX 0.6.3 (Dec 14, 2011)
- removed the easter egg and added an option to extend glass for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users with Aero on
- changed (raised) upper limit for 32-bit Linpack to 15500
- graph selection is now saved
- monitoring data (minimum and maximum values for each monitor) is now appended to the end of text log if graphs were enabled during testing
- fixed a possible bug when LinX would stop responding if Linpack quits due to lack of memory
- fixed a possible bug when running more than one instance of LinX simultaneously
- fixed a possible bug in graphs that would lead to an error message if Everest or Speedfan was shut down during testing
- fixed a bug with progressbar not visible on Classic theme
New in LinX 0.6.2 (Dec 14, 2011)
- threading and communication with Linpack improved as an attempt to fix the varying GFlops issue
- current directory is now set to LinX' .exe directory on program start to prevent getting fake "Some Linpack files missing" messages
- screenshots of main window can now be made even with Seetings or About windows open
New in LinX 0.6.1 (Dec 14, 2011)
- Linpack files updated to version 10.2
- main algorithm rewritten, might improve performance a bit
- fixed an issue with inconsistent GFlops values in some cases
- hotkeys for Start and Stop buttons added: Enter and Escape keys respectively
New in LinX 0.6.0 (Dec 14, 2011)
- added setting to change Linpack's priority
- removed restriction to maximium number of threads (formerly equal to the logical CPUs number)
- tweaked (rebased) the libiomp5md.dll for a higher possible Problem size of 32-bit Linpack
- added setting to add date/time to saved files (logs & screenshots), on by default
- changed progressbar to look the same on all OSes and consume less resources
- main menu changes/simplifications
- command-line keys added (experimental), for the list of available parameters launch LinX.exe /?
- some interface changes and optimizations
- easter-egg added