Well, Convekta's Chess Tactics for Beginners and CT-ART have alot of loyal customers. Personal Chess Trainer is another popular alternative. CTB focuses on 2-move combinations, CT-ART focuses on deeper combinations, PCT provides a mix... I like all three, and they each provide months or even years of value.
Dear Muskytherat,
The strength of a computer program like the 'Little Partner" really depends on the speed of your PC and also on the amount of ram you have on board. On a fast speed "dual-core" PC, with enough ram on board, the program can be formidable even at the easy level! This is because the Hash-Table that the program creates in its memory will be very big for it to draw on what it has learnt, without using its "brute" processes of working out every possible reply to your previous move. Hence the best test of your playing abillity is to play against humans. Go for it, man! Best of luck.
does anyone has an idea about training software? I have looked the web and Found several like convekta(chess assistant, ct-art3.0...) chess academy....and others, do you have any input about this topic?