Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 15:26:36 05/20/00
Go up one level in this thread
On May 20, 2000 at 17:51:34, Christophe Theron wrote: >No, what you are suggesting is practically impossible. It's like asking a human >player to forget everything about the opening theory. You cannot be sure he will >obey, and there is no way to check. If you say so, I'll believe it even though I'm not entirely convinced. It's not important since I don't advocate removing the opening book, but just asking a question about possible lack of interest in promoting new ideas and replacing them with shortcuts and computer power. >I have already suggested some time ago that the power of computers playing in >human tournaments should simply be limited. > >Restrictions on the number of processor(s), speed of processor, and total memory >size (including hard disk). And even restriction on the power consumption. > >This could maybe make the GMs less angry about computers, and boost the >programmer's creativity. > >If we do not do that, then >1) Programmers will simply work to stuff more processors into a PC box and make >them work together (and find a way to cool down the thing). >2) Computers will be banned from human tournaments. > >I don't really care about the restrictions, I'll follow them as soon as they are >applied to any computer opponent. I think we agree on almost all points. I'm pleased that programmers aren't as hardheaded as Uri suggests :o). Best wishes... Mogens
This page took 0 seconds to execute
Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700
Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.