Author: Wayne Lowrance
Date: 21:46:40 11/27/99
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On November 27, 1999 at 22:31:28, Micheal Cummings wrote: Alittle bit strong ! I do not agree with the post in general. But it does raise a question that I have for SSDf. That is why did they test Chess Tiger before its release and not for example, Fritz6, Ferrit, Junior6 and just curious, why is crafty not tested ? I asking these questions not in arrogance cause I know there has to be a good reason, just would like to hear them. Wayne >On November 27, 1999 at 22:30:19, Micheal Cummings wrote: > >>I read somewhere that Chess Tiger 12 is not released to the public. If this is >>the case then what is the relevance of having this program in the list. We >>cannot get it >> >>If this is the case then maybe bruce could use ferret to do a whole heap of >>tests agaist other programs using his machine and maybe top the list, or for >>that matter other people using more powerful multiple processor computers to >>give the best rankings. >> >>Where is the limit, having programs that we cannot use on this list, how about >>using a super computers to play a program like fritz. I am sure chessbase would >>be happy to play games on a computer that is very fast and powerful as long as >>they can remain on top. To me this would be fine with the SSDF as long as it is >>stated that it is played on a super computer. >> >>I am sure this would not be a problem since they have selected certain programs >>already to be played on faster computers rather than others already. >>And if what I heard about tiger is correct then having programs no one else can >>get, then this clearly allows Bruce or anyone to play a powerful chess program >>and hardware and top the list. >> >>This list needs to be fixed. I think it is starting to be a joke. >> >>If Chess tiger that was tested is available to the public then I have no problem >>and I will be okay with the results it obtained. But if it is not then the SSDF >>should not have tested it. >> >>I thought they tested commercially and available programs, if this is not the >>case then the relevance is even less. As I also read in one of Bob's posts about >>other programmers not having the chance to play this and thus not being able to >>pick its weakness. >> >>If All that I asked about tiger and the SSDF testing non commercial programs is >>true then I will from now on take the results with even less interest than I >>take them now. >> >>I have no problem with the programs, just how the list is done, I think it is >>even more unfair than the previous list. >> >>And for once this has nothing to do with CM6K :) So don't crap on about that if >>anyone replies to this.
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