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Subject: Re: I think it's pretty Common Knowledge now

Author: Wayne Lowrance

Date: 09:45:25 03/26/02

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On March 26, 2002 at 00:35:44, Slater Wold wrote:

>On March 25, 2002 at 21:26:40, Jerry Doby wrote:
>
>>That Dr. Hyatt did know know what he was talking about by saying computers are
>>2450, inspite of the fact that every single result has been above 2600. Hopeless
>>next time people won't follow his mindless nonsense simply because he is the
>>author of a free program, and opens his mouth more then the rest of the
>>programmers here.

What need are you lacking to post a message such as this.
Wayne
>
>I've watch Hyatt on r.g.c.c. for a while, and I know posts like these don't
>bother him a bit.
>
>However, with Robert Hyatt being probably the single largest source of my
>inspiration and love for computer chess, I will defend him.  Although, I know he
>would ask me not to.
>
>While you were still trying to figure out "..how all those squares have numbers
>and letters.." Robert Hyatt was winning World Computer Chess Championships with
>Cray Blitz.
>
>He spends God knows how many hours a day responding to posts on this board, as
>well as others.  (You will _NEVER_ see someone post a question without Hyatt
>being one of the first to respond.)  As well answering numerous e-mails from
>those interested in him, and his work.  He has gained the respect and admiration
>from almost EVERYONE who is ANYONE in this field.  He has 30 years in computer
>chess, and I doubt by your attitude and maturity, you have 3.
>
>This man is selfless with his time, and his knowledge.  And yet you flame him.
>If you had any question in the world, <insert most any commercial programmers
>name here> wouldn't give you the time of day to answer your question.  Bob will
>sit down with you and show you how it works.
>
>Whether or not I believe computers play GM strength chess is no matter here.
>What matters is that people who have given 30+ years to this field have more of
>a right to an opinion than you *EVER* will.
>
>Think about that the next time you flame Mr. Hyatt, perhaps the most influential
>man in computer chess.  All of you.  And think about whether or not you're
>giving even a *fraction* of what he does.



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