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Subject: Re: what does the new rebel package have that chessbase engines dont?

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 06:03:45 10/13/00

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On October 13, 2000 at 08:35:49, Harald Faber wrote:

>:-)
>Sure. Not only one but four STRONGER engines (note the plural!), ICS support,
>customizable menues and extended database handling e.g.

The number of engines is only relevant if you know what to do with them. Most
people can't hope to beat any of them and you really only need one for analysis.
Apparently no tournament option either, which only leaves ICS and maybe the
databse options. Sounds like even more Tiger clones at ICC.

Why not include a WinBoard version as well? This would entice current users of
other systems. Shouldn't be too difficult to accomplish either.

>Winboard??? Have you ever looked at Winboard and at ChessPartner? Winboard is by
>far inferior to any GUI I have seen.

It supports the same advantages you just mentioned, except for the database
handling. The engines available might not be just as strong, but strong enough
for most.

If the CP GUI supports tournaments then the four different engines and WinBoard
support would be splendid. Otherwise it's just eng-eng, analysis and ICS. All
supported by WinBoard and WinBoard compatible engines.

>If your argument is price then CM8000 is also too expensive because it costs
>money. Take Crafty and Winboard, that seems to be the best combination for you.

Maybe for me, but we're not talking about me specifically. The consumer should
know what he or she is getting compared to the competition and at what price.

Mogens.



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