Author: David Dory
Date: 21:01:18 11/22/03
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On November 22, 2003 at 16:22:38, Thomas Logan wrote: >On November 22, 2003 at 12:28:24, David H. McClain wrote: > >>Nolan, >> >>Thank you. >> >>Maybe I'm a little thick but how can they run a "World Computer Chess >>Championship" with such widely varying hardware? It appears to me that the one >>who has the deepest pockets has the advantage. >> >>DHM > >You do have a point. > >I am puzzled why one program playing on a supercomputer and >another program on specialized hardware is competing against >programs on personal computers > >Though I believe the later have good chances it seems strange >to place them in the same category > >Tom In the World Championships, I believe that is JUST the point. The contest is both software and hardware, together. This is a chance for the latest in off the shelf, and specialized hardware, to compete with one another. It's a great way to really see what the various platforms (hardware and software, both) can do, especially the more esoteric BRUTUS and Diep combo's. Great to help knock off the hand waving and theoretical discussions with a little bit of in the trenches, practical workout. Dave
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