Author: Walter Faxon
Date: 00:22:07 01/13/06
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On January 13, 2006 at 02:32:36, Gabor Szots wrote: >On January 13, 2006 at 02:14:35, Terry McCracken wrote: > >>Vasik, will you be considering, say within 6 months to a year to market Rybka >>through ChessBase and or Lokasoft? I think once you have the kinks out they >>would be most interested in selling the strongest engine in the world. >> >>I'd like to see your work hit the mainstream, not only is there more profit for >>you, but all serious players and CC enthusiasts will benefit from such a move. >> >>IMO-YMMV >> >>Terry > >I take that as granted. The more so that the ChessBase GUI's have already the >training functions which Vasik has announced as one of his goals with version >2.0. It is much easier to integrate Rybka under CB than writing an own dedicated >interface. Apart from the reasons you mention. > >Gábor Not that I'm any expert in business (or chess) but it would seem to me that if Vas is interested in this tack he should take advantage of his program's clear leading position (however temporary) when considering any distribution contract with CB or anyone. His first rule should be that Rybka NEVER be given second billing in any advertising or sales combinations. E.g., CB subscription + Rybka billed at least as equal to CB subscription + Fritz, in both amount and prominence of advertising and in price. The reason is that CB would likely prefer to promote products in which they also have an authorship stake: It means less money to outside developers. It leverages their current brand name. And if they also have Rybka in their stable of products, they can't lose. But no one mind me. Doubtless by this time Vas has already consulted with a real sales expert and a good business lawyer. -Walter
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