Author: Graham Laight
Date: 02:32:07 12/30/02
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On December 30, 2002 at 03:33:48, John Lowe wrote: > >I was over 40 when I started programming - some people were surprised that one >so "old" could do that. > >At about 45 with a "new" QL and no programming tools I wrote a hand assemler in >basic and a chess program with it in a matter of weeks. > >My career got in the way........ :( > >Now in my sixties the speed has gone. It will take me a while (days) to mull >over an algorithm - then a "suck it and see" phase. I'll put bugs in the code >and only spot them by tracing. Most irritating of all I sometimes overwrite live >code by mis-typing the memory address for my new code..... Have you tried ginkgo ( http://www.gnc.co.uk/library/Product.asp?product_id=421511 )? I am not as old as you - but I found it sharpened my brain noticably within weeks. -g >Don't wait for your retirement before you start working seriously on computer >chess - your best years (in terms of ability) come before then. > >Do it for fun and do it now :) > >John
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