Author: Dave Gomboc
Date: 17:27:27 09/13/98
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It certainly seems that a vocal minority of people prefer to use a "real" chessboard instead of one drawn on the screen when playing a computer opponent. I guess that if I had shelled out a few hundred for that sort of device, I would want to be able to use it too. Personally, I don't care if it's auto-232 compatible or not. I am quite satisfied to play using the mouse and monitor. I suspect most owners of computer chess software do not have a chess board that interfaces with their computers, and I find it highly unlikely that it would impact sales in any significant way. People have to develop according to their strengths. For Ed's company, this is their chess product. Engine. Database. Opening book? Anyway, the company has to decide what is the most effective use of their time. Supporting some freak hardware device isn't likely to be it -- and that's what the boards are, don't kid yourself. In summary, I think it is a completely professional decision by the company. Dave Gomboc
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