Author: Steve B
Date: 10:37:47 10/29/05
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>As much as software followers discuss here about niceties such as how the code >lines of program F were written, why this program playd Nf5 but the other one >played h3, if speed is number of nodes per second or something else, we, >collector fans, new and old, should discuss things lot more interesting and >decisive like these: i agree my answers follow the questions: >1) which is the better polish cream to keep the wooden board in best conditions i have always used a paper towel and a little bit of spittle from the mouth >2) discussions about which unit has the most beatiful pieces in my opinion the Presitge Chess Challnger pieces here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cpaa2@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=27fc&.dnm=5245.jpg&.src=ph >c) How to keep the unit arranged: horizontally, vertically? what vertical?? anyone storing a chess computer vertically will be immediatly apprehended by the Schachcomputer Police and dragged before the Council of Elders against his will,kicking and screaming >d) best brand of batteries Generally i NEVER use batteries as it is too easy to forget them in the unit where they will sit for 5 years and leak battery acid and destroy the computer i always use an adaptor when possible >e) who is the guy that can repair the units best a good question Jamie.. i think >f) how to create a database of sellers and buyers of old units there will be NO database these things are kept quiet,behind closed doors and there can be no leak into the old boys network >g) best cloth to clean see my answer (1) above >h) secrets of cardbox conservation yes this is a special skill and art form to itself the box MUST be kept in a LOW HUMIDITY enviornment in a darkened room with very little sunlight and noise >i) How to keep at bay wives that does not want we use half the drawers in home >to put the units for this i recommend a second home to store the computers OR A new wife OR BOTH >j) how to hide the expenses made in getting more units see my answer to (i) above..the second of three OR's >Ferdinan, Keeper of the Flame oh So Now you are keeping the Flame?? since when Regards?? Steve
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