Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 19:00:24 07/07/04
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On July 07, 2004 at 19:50:24, Gian-Carlo Pascutto wrote: >I have 2 simple suggestions: > >1) Automate the reporting of the results somewhat, and make sure someone >who has time is able to update the result webpages, add proper PGN and such. > >2) Add some kind of Java applet that shows the in-progress games >in a platform independent manner. This should be easy to do and possibly >software for it is already available as many human tournaments function in >this manner. (This is IMHO preferable over ICC/FICS because those do need >extra firewall openings whereas Java can work over WWW HTTP) firewalls are not a problem for those using ssh, as an example... This event needs to be driven by a FICS server, automate the moves, clocks, pairings, result reporting, make it all available via http or telnet/xboard/winboard, etc. > >Basically the organization of the tournament looks excellent, but the >reporting on the net could use some small improvement. That is basically like saying "other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?" Or "other than that Mrs. Kennedy, how did you like the parade?" "small improvement" is the wrong word. "total re-do" is what is needed from the information technology side of things. > >I realize the people not being able to use playchess are a minority but >I feel such an event should try to cater to the computer chess enthousiasts >as much as possible since they quite obviously have the greatest interest in >it. > >And they're also the most vocal bunch ;-) > >-- >GCP
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