Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 03:57:00 04/20/01
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On April 19, 2001 at 20:36:58, Chessfun wrote: >The argument is about whether Chessbase stacked the deck as you termed it. That was Bob. >Either that is correct or it isn't. Nothing Amir said indicates that is so. Neither of us can decide whether it is correct or incorrect with the informations available. Fact remains that only commercial programs were invited and that it was forseeable that only ChessBase programs would remain. And even with Shredder present they would have an advantage. It opens up for the possibility of coorperation and information exchange. Not unlikely given the publicity at stake. >Whether they negotiated prior to Shredder withdrawl or after I don't see as >relevant. Of course it's relevant, because it legitimizes why Junior and Fritz didn't leave due to unfair conditions. Knowing that Shredder is out and the other one left is another ChessBase program, which is unlikely to agree to terms different to yours, is a clear advantage. And the known changes are very limited, which makes the negotiation claim rather ridiculous. Mogens.
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