Author: Chris Whittington
Date: 10:14:09 10/22/97
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On October 22, 1997 at 12:58:51, Christophe Theron wrote: >May I suggest something? > >Of course it's hard to stop everybody to search for the best possible PC >hardware. Maybe we could find something to suggest people to use the >standard furnished K6-233 computers: > >Let's create a "Best PC program title". The title can only be awarded to >a team using the FURNISHED K6-233 computer. Very simple rule. Giving a >prize for this title is unimportant. So no money is needed. > >This title would surely mean something to the 80.000.000 PC users in the >world (maybe more?). > >If somebody is able to bring a (MAXINT)MHz hyper fast risc machine, no >problem. He's going to win the "absolute" title. No problem. It wouldn't >be fair to exclude the Alpha or PowerPC teams. > >But I would really like to fight against other PC programs on a fair >basis. Because I like the idea that I can go in any country around the >world with just a floppy disk in my pocket, and find a small PC in a >small office that can run it! A democratic idea, isn't it? > >So knowing which is the best PC program on THIS tournament is >interesting! > >I think the organizers of the world tournament could, without hurting >anyone, just recognize that many PC users would appreciate the idea. > >I'm trying to get a PII-300MHz for the 15WMCC. If the "PC title" is >created, I'll use the standard K6-233. And many of you competitors >surely will, too, if you accept the challenge. This particular >commercial program will come with a PII-300? Ok, it won't be able to get >the "Best PC program title". Mmh... Maybe he is going to think twice... > >If you think there are too many titles in this championship, maybe we >could cancel the "World Microcomputer Team Chess Champion" (it was to be >awarded to the best country). If thought such a title was a good idea, >but I think that fairness among the PC teams is worth even more. > >After what I've read in the previous posts, I guess some of you could >agree with my point of view and declare here, as I did, that if a "Best >PC program" title is created they'll use the standard K6-233. > >Come on guys! It's time to show you don't only talk, but that you are >able to ACT. If enough people agree, we could ask the ICCA to create the >title. Why not? They don't need money, they don't need to exclude >people, and the K6 computers are available... Why not? > Excellent idea. We could ask the icca or we could preempt by making the title ourselves. What about if we get some sponsors ? Say a $500 prize for the title. I'll put in $100 Any more offers ? With prize money set up, anyone would be hard put to argue against it. KK et al, what do you think ? Chris > > - Christophe -
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