Author: Mike Hood
Date: 06:59:49 01/11/03
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On January 11, 2003 at 09:39:04, K. Burcham wrote: > > >I do not understand the comparision anyway. We do not compare a 1910 car with a >2002 car either. > >You compare deep blue. no nullmove, no good eval (for 1997 standards sufficient >though) with the formula 1 cars that we build today. > > >Best Regards, >Vincent > > >Vincent, lets use your example since you want to compare Deep Blue to the >automobile, and the formula 1 cars. >Lets go to the salt flats with a 1997 car, (more realistic time reference), that >is capable of a top speed of 2000 miles an hour. Also take a car from 2003, and >this top speed is 200 miles per hour. the 2003 car has more knowledge about the >goals wanted by the humans, get to the finish line first. the 2003 car is more >stable, rides better, better interface, looks better, etc. >i think i will put my money on the speed for now. > >kburcham I think the best sort of comparison is: "What's better? My Toyota Corolla or the Apollo 6?" The Apollo was much much faster. My Toyota has better software -- the Apollo programming was chaotic, to say the least -- but the Apollo could get to the moon, which my Toyota can't. And, one last detail... anyone can buy a Toyota, but the Apollo is not for sale. Comparing apples and oranges? I know I am :)
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