Author: Brian Kostick
Date: 23:54:47 09/09/03
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On September 09, 2003 at 23:48:59, Mike Byrne wrote: >A simpleton with a strand of moral fiber can see the difference. Yes, perhaps >only one byte is changed - but the one byte changed in "theking" allows ANYONE, >including those that did not pay for CM9K to use the engine. Changing the book >one byte does not allow anyone to use the engine. By your way of explanation anyone, even those who did not pay for them, can use the Chessmaster books in a fashion other than their designed intent. Are you implying since open books are not executables they are free to hex edit, import into another GUI, or distribute? Do you think you have the right to do so because you paid for the product? What of a program that automates the hex editing of the Chessmaster books? Your other words of vulgar email and such just cloud the issue and are not part of fair discussion. Perhaps that was that you intent? Your name calling and moral fiber clause does not help me see the difference between haxoring the engine or the books. I think you are attempting to intimidate those who seek a legitimate answer about your involvement with cracking those opening books. I hope book authors will voice their opinion. BK
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