Author: Chris Whittington
Date: 10:25:38 10/22/97
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On October 22, 1997 at 13:14:09, Chris Whittington wrote: > >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 ? > Just to get this going faster if it possible: Anyone wanting to pledge funds, just send me the pledge and your credit card details. I'll debit your dollar offer in pounds sterling equivalent, and bring the funds with me for giving out as a prize on the last day ..... Offers ? I won't debit anything until we get to a say $500 level - then it's go .... Chris
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