Author: Rodney Topor
Date: 00:30:13 10/12/03
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On October 11, 2003 at 13:21:03, GuyHaworth wrote: >There are no secondary titles for amateur/professional, or - at the request of >last year's contestants - for micro/non-micro. I agree that with the current state of computing technology this is the only reasonable decision. >Given multiple processors on a chip, PCs with FPGA-assist etc., the >micro/non-micro divide is becoming less meaningful. Common-platform tournaments >seem attractive, but some engines suit a particular platform more than others. Unless... What about defining a microcomputer in terms of weight. A micro- computer is a self-contained computer weighing less than, say, 6 ounces. At present, that would lead to a contest between the best programs running on Palm OS and PocketPC (and similar) handheld devices. Even if moves were currently relayed by hand, this would be an interesting contest now, and a more interesting contest in the future... Rodney >Guy Haworth >VP, ICGA
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