Author: Timothy J. Frohlick
Date: 11:18:58 12/21/99
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On December 21, 1999 at 12:02:02, Timothy J. Frohlick wrote: >Dear Computer Chess Club, > >As I have said before--Life is short and now is the time to buy the latest >computer chess program.. You don't have to tell guys like Larry Tamarkin or >Fernando Villegas this. We all know how strong the software/hardware combos are >at present. They will get stronger. If we stop buying then there will be >little incentive for the programmers to progress. > >We buy a new car to enjoy the freedom from breakdowns or the allure of "rich >Corinthian leather" and the feeling of power that only a luxury German >automobile ,i.e. Mercedes 800 etc, can give us. Similarly, in playing the new >machines and programs, we want more features, a massive opening book or enormous >and fast EGTB usage. We enjoy the chatter of Fritz or the austere functionality >of Rebel. The best part of buying a chess program is the price. For only >1/1000th of the price of a good car you can have the fruits of damned hard >programming labor. > >So you see friends there is no excuse not to buy a fine German or Dutch or >English or USA or French computer chess program. The play will become more >beautiful and even though we will keep on losing to them we will all be in awe >as they move the pieces with panache. > >Buy, buy, buy > > >Tim Frohlick Don't forget that the best thing we can do for the poor is to have a strong economy so that we can afford to give of our excess wealth. Chess programmers are not among the "rich". Let us be compassionate and give generously to our brethren. You always get something in return when you give your gifts and offerings to the chess programmers. TJ Frohlick
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