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Subject: Re: Why the sudden urge to proclaim programs as GMs?

Author: Andrew Williams

Date: 07:07:23 06/26/01

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On June 26, 2001 at 09:57:32, Chris Carson wrote:

>On June 26, 2001 at 09:31:19, Andrew Williams wrote:
>
>[snip]
>
>>That's not the point I was making. I just mean that there won't be much
>>of an argument in five years. Over time, PCs will do better and better
>>until we get to a point where it's not worth arguing about. So why draw
>>a line here and argue about it now?
>>
>
>We are at that point now.
>

Clearly we're not at the point where it's not worth arguing about it, as there
are dozens of messages on this topic further down the board!

>It isn't 5 years away.  It is today (actually a few years ago when the 500Mhz
>machines came out).  This is the future with respect to thee release date for
>the PII 500Mhz machines and we now have SMP programs as well.  The future is
>today.  :)
>
>Again, it is just as easy for the critics (ie: "programs are 2500 or below") to
>state that programs are performing at 2600 and above.  I do not see why I should
>be the one to wait and be silent.  If you do not like my posts or this topic,
>don't participate.
>
>If you want to argue the other side, show me the data.  :)
>
>I do not see why I should stop if I am right?
>
>Best Regards,
>Chris Carson

I'm not saying you should stop. I was wondering why you didn't stop.

Am I right that you once had a web page (maybe a place on someone else's web
page?) with the human vs comp results to date? Could I suggest including the
URL at the bottom of your messages, or in your profile?

Andrew



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