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Subject: Re: The Book Problem, Open Book Format proposal, Request for comments.

Author: Mark Boylan

Date: 14:10:03 03/03/06

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On March 03, 2006 at 17:06:01, Steve Maughan wrote:

>Dann,
>
>I don't like the idea of a SQL based system.  I'm not an expert in SQL (which is
>one reason I don't like the idea of SQL :) ) and I also think it would mean that
>an engine that wants to support the format would be *much* more complex than one
>that supported a well defined record based structure.  I've also concerns that
>SQL may be too slow for very fast blitz games - but as I said I'm not a SQL
>expert so my fears may have no basis.
>
>Regards,
>
>Steve


I have to agree with Steve. I think that SQL is a great idea for book-building
tools and such. But if I had to add the psql headers and link to those libs, I'd
probably just say "forget it." I would think there needs to be an export format
for engines.



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