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Subject: Re: Genius on Palm / Richard Lang the return

Author: Steve Maughan

Date: 06:32:13 02/10/00

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Ian,

>I'm just happy there is any PV at all.  :)  Besides, aren't most moves near the
>tips mostly garbage anyway?  Also, you'd have to change batteries after it has
>searched one position 14 plies.  :)

I agree

>Me too.  Heck, maybe I'll buy a dozen copies just to encourage him.  Way to go,
>Richard!!! :)   (Also, good release strategy:  get us hooked on having Genius in
>our pocket then reveal the $99 registration fee...  ;)  But seriously, how long
>before we get to register it?

I think the shareware version will be ready soon (within two weeks) and the pro
version will follow.  Seriously, how much do you think the pro version should be
priced at?

>Also, I was curious about permanent brain:  I found that it did make some moves
>instantly; does it already have some form of permanent brain?  With some of the
>larger memory models of the Palm available, do you think Richard is considering
>the option of having hash tables?

I think (although I'm not absolutely sure) that there are some technical issues
regarding hash tables.  The current version does not have a permanent brain.

>Steve, do you know how long has ChessGenius for the Palm has been in the works?

I think Richard has been working on it for the past few months.

>I am surprised I haven't heard a whisper about it until now, when a playable
>version is available.

No reason to shout about vapourware!

>Is there another person involved to do the Palm UI, or is
>this entirely Richard's work?

It's all Richard's work!

Regards,

Steve Maughan



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