Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 20:18:05 04/08/02
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On April 08, 2002 at 19:11:46, Steven Schwartz wrote:
>On April 08, 2002 at 18:00:36, Terry McCracken wrote:
>
>>On April 08, 2002 at 17:07:18, Christophe Theron wrote:
>>
>>>On April 07, 2002 at 19:53:24, Michael Vox wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1720048179
>>>>
>>>>Very nice bot. I wonder what the playing strength is of this.
>>>>
>>>>It would be nice to start a collection of these and bequeath them to a Science
>>>>and Technology museum.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>I can't believe this stuff is 24 years old.
>>>
>>>I remember playing with it back then. I thought it was yesterday.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Did you own it Christophe? I too played Boris 2.5 back in 1980, and I remember
>>watching the classic Abbot and Costello (sp?), "Who's on First" on TV at the
>>time:) However it wasn't mine.
>>
>>Another question, was there two Boris's? One in 1978 Boris and the other in
>>1980, Boris 2.5?
>>
>>
>>Regards,
>> Terry
>
>
>No, I believe afyter Boris came Boris Master which came in the exact same box.
>The 2.5 was part of the Modular Game System which came after.
>Steve
There was also the "Boris Diplomat". Same program (I think) but in a plastic
case.
It was cheaper.
At that time it was too expensive for me. Owning a Boris is, until now, a dream
for me! :)
Christophe
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