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Subject: Re: So there are two precise bugs

Author: Christopher Conkie

Date: 06:06:41 07/06/05

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>>It is not the job of the interface to implement the rules regardless of this
>>anyway. If it does......then the interface is playing chess for the engine.
>
>No

Oh yes it is.

>There is a simple solution for this.
>If the interface is open source then everybody can see what the interface does.

Also if the interface is independent and non-commercial with no vested interest
in any one engine.

>simple solution if the interface is open source there is no problem
>so every program can use winboard and it is possible to improve winboard not to
>allow illegal positions.

No, each engine should be able to play the rules (and then as an afterthought
could be made to have an illegal mode). The engines should be tested in a
variety of interfaces. For sure, they should all be compatible with either the
Winboard or UCI protocol (or both).

You are kidding I hope. Surely not more source code (GUI or otherwise) released
to the public Uri.

Has no one learnt anything or do we have to go on another clone quest just to
drive the rusty nail home firmly.

Christopher



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