If you are using Linux and want decent chess software then you are out of luck. In my opinion SCID and PyChess are light years behind any Windows software in every single way from ease of use, functionality and the GUI just stinks.
The way i get around this is just install VirtualBox and run Windows from my Linux host like this. If you have a computer that supports vitualisation (something built in the last 2-3 years with a decent processor) don't bother with the junk chess software that's out there for Linux.
how do i houdini 1.5 to it? thanks