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Subject: Re: Some thoughts on engine vs. engine matches

Author: Francesco Di Tolla

Date: 07:07:22 06/28/99

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On June 28, 1999 at 09:22:21, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>This just isn't the way it works.  And the reason is that no one tests like
>this.  (programmers).  Any more than we test with no hash tables (or way too
>small hash tables) or any other 'crippled' mode.

Well, this depends on the kind of program. When I use free program I'm happy of
it and I can just say thanks to the programmer.

When I use a commercial program, I don't care if it was tested on a GHz machine
with a TeraByte memory, I care about the fact it runs on the machine I have and
if it is within the specifications given on the box, I do expect the program to
get the most possible out of it.

Said this, it makes a lot of sense to test programs even on mid level hardware
(may be avaoiding ponder off modes, and related problems). So I particularly
like Ed's page Rebel on your PC.

regards
Franz





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