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Subject: Re: WCCC Hardware Uniformity

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 19:49:31 07/07/04

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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



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