Author: Moritz Berger
Date: 07:36:06 09/14/98
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On September 13, 1998 at 20:27:27, Dave Gomboc wrote: >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 I want to have at least the same chances against Rebel as Anand, so I prefer to play against it on a real (chess232) board ;-) Moritz
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