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Subject: Re: Trivia Pursuit #7

Author: Luis Smith

Date: 06:28:53 12/26/03

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On December 26, 2003 at 07:38:36, steven blincoe wrote:

>Today's post Xmas offering is about a highly unique chess computer...
>
>It was the only computer ever made to offer an"EMOTION"feature
>With this feature activated,if the computer's evaluation function jumped up in a
>winning position it would "gloat" making victory sounds(high schrill tones)  and
>flashing lights
>when in a losing position, it would make sad wimpering sounds (low deep tones)in
>an effort to provoke sympathy from the player.in addition, it would flash lights
>and make annoying noises while the player was on the move in an effort to
>distract the player
>
>can anyone name this computer?
>Emotional Regards
>Steve
>
>PS..HI Djordje..please spell check the above
>:))

I'm not sure Steve, but it sure does sound interesting.  Almost like "Fritz
chatter" before it was around.  =O)



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