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Subject: Apologies to Levy

Author: Vincent Diepeveen

Date: 20:12:26 10/13/03

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On October 13, 2003 at 23:09:37, Vincent Diepeveen wrote:

Apologies to Levy.

I meant to say you should pay some 'organisation costs a 50000 euro' to get a
recognized world championship match until the entire ICGA board finds out.

>On October 12, 2003 at 03:59:53, Steven Edwards wrote:
>
>>On October 12, 2003 at 03:30:13, Rodney Topor wrote:
>>>On October 11, 2003 at 13:21:03, GuyHaworth wrote:
>>
>>>>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...
>>
>>Another idea is to classify the competitors by wattage.
>>
>>Mainframe entrants would also be charged for air conditioning power
>>requirements.
>
>You know how it works. Just show some cash to Levy and you got your world title
>without playing :)



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