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Subject: Re: Basics of Programming Computerchess and Forbidden "Cloning"

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 16:35:58 05/12/05

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On May 12, 2005 at 19:31:39, Rolf Tueschen wrote:

>Thanks Lance,
>I agree with you on creative processes in arts.
>But in the process of programming in chess you are allowed to use such an
>important tool like nullmove but you are NOT allowed to let you be inspired by
>open source programs?

There is nothing wrong with inspiration or learning.  There is something wrong
with taking source code without permission and using it, unless you follow the
license agreement.

>Why should we accept such a tiring routine?

This is called a straw man.

>If you can't
>exclude that for the very best programs, you are IMO not allowed to scapegoat a
>powerless newbie like Vladimir Yelin.

There are accusations that he may have broken the law.  Either he did or he did
not.

>Isn't that a noble position of mine?

Isn't what a noble position?

>All the best to you and your own work. Rolf



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