Author: Albert Silver
Date: 10:44:21 02/27/01
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On February 27, 2001 at 09:13:17, Elizabeth Schwartz wrote:
>On February 27, 2001 at 00:09:10, Chessfun wrote:
>
>
>>As far as I know though I could be wrong. ICC give accounts to new programs.
>>Therefore you wouldn't be required to pay. Log on and ask an admin.
>
>Yes, with restrictions, mainly that you also have a paid account.
True, but it certainly can't hurt to ask all the same. I think the rule is above
all to give themselves the clear right to turn such a request down.
Albert
>From their web page: http://www.chessclub.com/help/computers
>
>Free computer accounts:
>-----------------------
>Due to the large number of computer accounts on the ICC, we are
>giving free accounts only in a few specific situations. You must
>meet one of the following requirements:
>
>1) You are the author of the chess program, or
>2) Your program is automated and will play only wild chess, or
>3) Your program is automated and set up to play below 1800 ICC strength.
>
>You must also follow these rules:
>
> 1) You must maintain a non-expired human account.
> 2) You cannot use a free computer account for observing ICC events,
> for playing games yourself, or for any activities other than
> having the program play games.
> 3) You keep this information in the finger notes:
> - ICC handle of the human owner/operator.
> - Name and version number of the chess program used.
> - What kind of machine it runs on.
>
>Send a message to FreeComputer requesting your free computer account
>AFTER you have set it up and if you meet all the above requirements.
>ICC reserves the right to decline an application for a free computer
>account or to remove the free status for any reason. Free accounts
>unused for one year may be deleted.
>
>[revised by POTZY, 3/5/00]
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