Author: Rajen Gupta
Date: 13:54:13 07/25/03
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On July 25, 2003 at 16:41:14, Milorad Madjar wrote: >On July 25, 2003 at 16:28:21, Rajen Gupta wrote: > >>any eng vs eng match with ponder off is completely meaningless and without any >>value: the results obtained do not in any way correspond with roughly equivalent >>time control when 2 computers/processors are used with ponder on! >> >>it is like have a race between runners who have one leg tied behind their back >>and have to hop on one leg or a boxing match in which the competitors are >>allowed to use only 1 hand. >> >>rajen > >Hi Rajen > >I don't see that kind of criticism about ponder off in the past . >I think for tournament's or any eng vs eng match to organize other people. >Therefore I don't understend you. > >Regards >Milan i thought the same as you till i recently moved back home and managed to get my second comp next to my first and started playing eng vs eng matches on 2 computers; ( i also have an old comp which i use for general work and internet so that it does not interfere with the matches) the results are completely different; i have so far only tested fritz8 vs shredder704 and between fritz8 and junior8; but although i am awaiting more matches so far the differences are startling: you are unlikely to hear any criticism as most testers dont have 2 equal comps or a dual system so they will always test with ponder off! the very few people who do have an identical dual system or 2 comps will always test with ponder on; i will not post the results here but if you want to know i can send you the results and games of my matches between f8; s704 nad junior8 with and without ponder off and you can decide for yourself!
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