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

Author: Rolf Tueschen

Date: 16:41:15 05/12/05

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On May 12, 2005 at 19:35:58, Dann Corbit wrote:

>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


Noble if I defend a newbie if the rest of the scene isn't challenged at all...



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