Author: William H Rogers
Date: 12:53:24 11/11/02
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On November 10, 2002 at 21:48:17, Robert Hyatt wrote: >This is incorrect. _any_ compiled language (and basic is a compiled language) >that can read stdin and write to stdout can work with winboard/xboard. There is >no language/library requirements. And since every application typically writes >to stdout and reads from stdin, any .exe should be able to work just fine... > >Interpreted languages (ie perhaps some javas that don't have a real compiler) >might have a problem of course... > >> >>I agree. This rule would rule out a lot of people. I also don't think we should >>make assumptions that everyone has the latest greatest stuff. Some people think >>a 386 and BASIC are the latest greatest thing, and I don't think we should >>assume that every chess programmer uses C/C++ and Windows or Unix. What if >>someone wants to enter their Palm chess program? >> > >Write a interface for it and it is welcome. But doing things manually is >simply an outdated idea. And eventually something has to be declared dead and >left behind... > Mr Hyatt You may not remember me, but last year I was in CCT4 with my program written in Quick Basic 4.5. As far I have been able to ascertain it does not support stdin or stdout so an automatic interface is not possible with my program. I wish that it was available as it would make my program run a little faster ie. the 10" per move allowance. If this is the wishes of the group, then I will just have to conceed to being able to participate in the next tournement. I purchased a 'C' compiler but as of yet have not even had the time to begin to study or learn how to program in it. Even if I evnetually do learn how to make a program the fact remains that I will have to learn how to translate my Basic program into 'C'. I am sorry to see the requirements go in this direction, but I think I understand the logic behind it. Bill
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