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Subject: Re: The Amatures mad dash for the strongest dedicated - Software machine

Author: ludicrous

Date: 20:53:43 02/21/05

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In my opinion, the chess software market ( or any other similar example), has
created in its customers and enthusiasts a sort of Kleptomanism in such a level
wherein some are anxious, agitated and restless, and will continue to be so,
unless he has the "Strongest" or even just the latest version of his favorite
program installed securely in his pc.  I don't think in itself it is bad (unless
one eventually begins to neglect his health), but I believe such a phenomenon
exists.  What do you think, fellow enthusiasts?

BTW my favorite program is Chess Tiger 14 and Junior 7.  I seem to have been
cured, as I view Tiger 14 (I was immensely impressed by its style of
accumulating small advantages ruthlessly and efficiently), and Junior 7 (Its
wild style is phenomenal.  Junior 7 for me is a distinct animal.) the only
programs I will ever need (I haven't bought the higher versions these since
then)


On February 21, 2005 at 19:40:04, Alan Grotier wrote:

>
>  It almost seems insane to be in the race to acquire the most strongest
>  chess machine/software available.
>  Even to the extent that one or two points seem to matter.
>
>  My experience is most players don't play against their machines.
>  So why have the very strongest.
>
>  My dedicated machines are laid out on a table and are made to perform
>  regularly.
>  I am at best 1700 player.So a 2000 machine is good for me.Why have
>  stronger? We have all played Fritz X etc and been destroyed in the worst
>  way possible.
>
>  But I am adament to buy the very strongest software possible to analyse my
>  games against my electronic buddies.
>
>  Bring on the pain..............Alain



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