Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 19:49:31 07/07/04
Go up one level in this thread
On July 07, 2004 at 21:32:32, steven blincoe wrote: >>>After all, we are just testing which chess search program is better, right? >> >>Actually - no. It's really a team effort, hardware, software and operator. >>It's for fun and bragging rights and maybe a few trophies. > > >is this so Mike? >i really dont know how it works >there are representives of the computer companies present in the match? >when one program wins, the accolades are equally shared by the programmer and >the Proccesor manufactuer or the hard drive manufacturer? > >if not equal credit does the programmer get 75% of the credit and the hardware >companies 25%? sounds like a job for a CPA -- do you know good one available ;>) > >seems that the hardware a chess program runs on is a crucial determining factor >in its ability to play chess..more so then which bike is used in the Tour De >France yes I Agree - how about the Indy 500 - is the race car a better analogy? > >for someone with as little knowledge as me in this area,it seems like just >common sense to require everyone play from a level field with the same hardware > >but i guess i just dont get it There is plenty of space for both - I personally like the idea - every man for themself and bring the best piece of hardware that you can beg, borrow or steal. It brings back memories of Belle vs Cray Blitz - you are fond of the golden days in computer chess are you not? ;>) > >Best Steve Check the Mephisto Genius for sale on Ebay. Nice unit. :>) Best, Mike
This page took 0 seconds to execute
Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700
Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.