Author: Chuck
Date: 18:47:04 11/26/05
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On November 26, 2005 at 09:05:19, Thorsten Czub wrote: >IMO you are wrong. > >the star diamond is very strong. IF this prg would be transferred 1:1 on a pc, >it would be dangerous to other chess prg's. > >he is NOT doing it. why ?! > >IMO you should not think it has to do with strength that Marty hirsch or ed >schroeder do not do what they always did. >it is the case that also their life has changed, the living situation. > >and to have a TOP chess program costs living time. > >it cuts you time. > >and this is what people like Christophe, richard, Ed or Marty seem to be not >willing to give anymore. > >IMO a very wise decision. > >if SD would be a weak dedicated machine, i would understand that there is no >strong chess program from kittinger. >but in relation to the hardware the SD is TOO strong. > >it is the living situation that has changed. >not that these people are not good enough anymore. Hi Thorsten, I don't even suggest that these guys are not good enough, just that they are not willing to endure the stress, etc. I expect if they tried they could at least be competitive. You're probably right, though, for most of them life has just moved on. Cheers, Chuck
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