Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 19:18:44 07/07/04
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On July 07, 2004 at 22:00:24, Robert Hyatt wrote: >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. Also, the Titanic was a great looking ship, but the voyage could have gone a little better. > >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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