Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 00:51:03 05/21/00
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On May 20, 2000 at 23:44:52, Christophe Theron wrote: >I wouldn't either. > >The computers do not have the BOOKS when they participate. They just have >memorized opening theory in their BRAIN. That's exactly what a human player is >allowed to do. There's a small but significant difference, but it's impossible to make the concept completely identical due to the obvious differences between computers and humans. The same goes for the eternal question of "fairness". >But if you want to get an idea of progress in software, just take the best PC >program of 10 or 5 years ago and let it play against the current best PC >programs. > >You'll realize how much software has improved. I'm sure they have improved a lot, but that doesn't necessarily tell you about the innovative progress made in the last 5 years or so. How long did it take for you to close the gap to the leading chess programs when you went pro? Crafty is also closing the gap faster without changing the hardware a lot, even though Dr. Hyatt isn't an amateur, the program itself is experimental by nature as I understand it. More experimental than its competition I would imagine. The number of strong or semistrong WinBoard engines also tells me that it's easier now than it ever was to create a competitive chess program. I'm not trying to belittle the work effort of programmers, just giving you my impression so far. >However, restricting the hardware would be a good way, IMO, to promote new >ideas. My thoughts exactly. Sincerely, Mogens
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