Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Engines and opening books take up 10% or more of your hard drive
- The WB Forum and/or CCC Forum is your homepage
- You know what EGTB, WB, UCI, FICS, etc. stand for
- You watched live games during the last CCT tournament
- You are reading this list!
Am I missing anything?
Michael
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(OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer ches
by Michael Yee » 24 Mar 2004, 22:48
- Michael Yee
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Tord Romstad » 24 Mar 2004, 22:53
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Tord Romstad at 24 March 2004 22:53:35:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
Hardly possible for a Mac user. There aren't that many Mac engines out
there.
It isn't quite that bad yet.
Of course.
No, but only because the time of the day was inconvenient in my time zone.
Otherwise I would have participated myself.
Yes:
- Replying to your list!
Tord
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
Crafty, Aristarch, SmarThink. Not sure about the last one ...You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Engines and opening books take up 10% or more of your hard drive
- The WB Forum and/or CCC Forum is your homepage
- You know what EGTB, WB, UCI, FICS, etc. stand for
- You watched live games during the last CCT tournament
- You are reading this list!
Am I missing anything?
Hardly possible for a Mac user. There aren't that many Mac engines out
there.
It isn't quite that bad yet.
Of course.
No, but only because the time of the day was inconvenient in my time zone.
Otherwise I would have participated myself.
Yes:
- Replying to your list!
Tord
- Tord Romstad
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Uri Blass » 24 Mar 2004, 22:57
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Uri Blass at 24 March 2004 22:57:21:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Tord Romstad at 24 March 2004 22:53:35:
Uri
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Tord Romstad at 24 March 2004 22:53:35:
last one is greenlightCrafty, Aristarch, SmarThink. Not sure about the last one ...You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
Uri
- Uri Blass
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Dann Corbit » 24 Mar 2004, 22:59
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Dann Corbit at 24 March 2004 22:59:11:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Tord Romstad at 24 March 2004 22:53:35:
If I count the source code and object files and PGN and EPD and tablebase, I have about 100 GB worth.
I actually greatly prefer computer chess to OTB. I can read a 2-D board much more easily than a real one.
My answer:
If you dream about Ferret and end up slobbering on your pillow.
There, it's out. I'm a closet Ferret fan.
my ftp site {remove http:// unless you like error messages}
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Tord Romstad at 24 March 2004 22:53:35:
GLC, I am sure.Crafty, Aristarch, SmarThink. Not sure about the last one ...You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Engines and opening books take up 10% or more of your hard drive
- The WB Forum and/or CCC Forum is your homepage
- You know what EGTB, WB, UCI, FICS, etc. stand for
- You watched live games during the last CCT tournament
- You are reading this list!
Am I missing anything?
Hardly possible for a Mac user. There aren't that many Mac engines out
there.
It isn't quite that bad yet.
Of course.
No, but only because the time of the day was inconvenient in my time zone.
Otherwise I would have participated myself.
Yes:
- Replying to your list!
Tord
If I count the source code and object files and PGN and EPD and tablebase, I have about 100 GB worth.
I actually greatly prefer computer chess to OTB. I can read a 2-D board much more easily than a real one.
My answer:
If you dream about Ferret and end up slobbering on your pillow.
There, it's out. I'm a closet Ferret fan.
my ftp site {remove http:// unless you like error messages}
- Dann Corbit
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Peter Fendrich » 24 Mar 2004, 23:00
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Peter Fendrich at 24 March 2004 23:00:54:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
These are plain facts!
/Peter
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
Where's the humor???You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Engines and opening books take up 10% or more of your hard drive
- The WB Forum and/or CCC Forum is your homepage
- You know what EGTB, WB, UCI, FICS, etc. stand for
- You watched live games during the last CCT tournament
- You are reading this list!
Am I missing anything?
Michael
These are plain facts!
/Peter
- Peter Fendrich
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Michael Scheidl » 25 Mar 2004, 09:27
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Michael Scheidl at 25 March 2004 09:27:15:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
- You do computer speed benchmarks only by measuring kN/s
- You've replaced more engines with new ones than any formula one pit crew did
- Your'e not so sure who the human World Chess Champion is,
but you always know the Computerchess World Champion
- You've seen more of Nimzo's games than of Nimzovitch's games
- When you hear "cash" you think "cache"
- The last time you've practised chess with a human was 1983
Regards,
M.Scheidl
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
- You call your children "Fritz" and "Leila" (and your cat "Tiger")You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Engines and opening books take up 10% or more of your hard drive
- The WB Forum and/or CCC Forum is your homepage
- You know what EGTB, WB, UCI, FICS, etc. stand for
- You watched live games during the last CCT tournament
- You are reading this list!
- You do computer speed benchmarks only by measuring kN/s
- You've replaced more engines with new ones than any formula one pit crew did
- Your'e not so sure who the human World Chess Champion is,
but you always know the Computerchess World Champion
- You've seen more of Nimzo's games than of Nimzovitch's games
- When you hear "cash" you think "cache"
- The last time you've practised chess with a human was 1983
Regards,
M.Scheidl
- Michael Scheidl
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Richard Pijl » 25 Mar 2004, 12:01
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 12:01:26:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
What about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Richard Pijl
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Mogens Larsen » 25 Mar 2004, 12:03
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Mogens Larsen at 25 March 2004 12:03:58:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 12:01:26:
.
Regards,
Mogens
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 12:01:26:
Too easyWhat about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
.Regards,
Mogens
- Mogens Larsen
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Uri Blass » 25 Mar 2004, 12:11
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Uri Blass at 25 March 2004 12:11:14:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 12:01:26:
old Quark,?,leila,postmodernist,baron,phalanx,ssechess,
old Chezzz,(? not sure maybe old betsy)
Uri
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 12:01:26:
not latest Comet,lambchop,old Yace,Gromit,What about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
old Quark,?,leila,postmodernist,baron,phalanx,ssechess,
old Chezzz,(? not sure maybe old betsy)
Uri
- Uri Blass
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Richard Pijl » 25 Mar 2004, 13:00
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 13:00:23:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Uri Blass at 25 March 2004 12:11:14:
5.22 is not Betsy
Richard.
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Uri Blass at 25 March 2004 12:11:14:
4.2.7 should in fact be an easy one for visitors of this forum.not latest Comet,lambchop,old Yace,Gromit,What about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
old Quark,?,leila,postmodernist,baron,phalanx,ssechess,
old Chezzz,(? not sure maybe old betsy)
Uri
5.22 is not Betsy
Richard.
- Richard Pijl
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Tord Romstad » 25 Mar 2004, 13:06
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Tord Romstad at 25 March 2004 13:06:36:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 13:00:23:
Yes, of course!
AnMon, perhaps?
Tord
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 13:00:23:
*Lightbulb goes on*4.2.7 should in fact be an easy one for visitors of this forum.not latest Comet,lambchop,old Yace,Gromit,What about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
old Quark,?,leila,postmodernist,baron,phalanx,ssechess,
old Chezzz,(? not sure maybe old betsy)
Uri
5.22 is not Betsy
Yes, of course!
AnMon, perhaps?
Tord
- Tord Romstad
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Richard Pijl » 25 Mar 2004, 13:17
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Richard Pijl at 25 March 2004 13:17:50:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Tord Romstad at 25 March 2004 13:06:36:
Right!
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Tord Romstad at 25 March 2004 13:06:36:
Was a bit tricky because it is perhaps the only product (almost) everybody uses without caring much for the version number ...*Lightbulb goes on*4.2.7 should in fact be an easy one for visitors of this forum.not latest Comet,lambchop,old Yace,Gromit,What about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
old Quark,?,leila,postmodernist,baron,phalanx,ssechess,
old Chezzz,(? not sure maybe old betsy)
Uri
5.22 is not Betsy
Yes, of course!
AnMon, perhaps?
Right!
- Richard Pijl
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Gábor Szõts » 25 Mar 2004, 15:05
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Gábor Szõts at 25 March 2004 15:05:42:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Mogens Larsen at 25 March 2004 12:03:58:
Also, we have already newer versions like B68, Paderborn, 2.05b, 1010a, 1.0.3, 5.32...
Best wishes,
Gábor
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Mogens Larsen at 25 March 2004 12:03:58:
Well, I don't think many know that 2.045 is SSEchess...Too easyWhat about B62, 10.99, 0.99.56, 3.82, 1.76b, 4.2.7, 0.53h, 1010, 0.99.5a, XXII, 2.045, 0.88, 5.22You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
Regards,
Mogens
Also, we have already newer versions like B68, Paderborn, 2.05b, 1010a, 1.0.3, 5.32...
Best wishes,
Gábor
- Gábor Szõts
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Mogens Larsen » 25 Mar 2004, 18:33
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Mogens Larsen at 25 March 2004 18:33:07:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Gábor Szõts at 25 March 2004 15:05:42:
Regards,
Mogens
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Gábor Szõts at 25 March 2004 15:05:42:
Hey, it's easy for old dogs like us. Ain't that right, Gabor?Well, I don't think many know that 2.045 is SSEchess...
Regards,
Mogens
- Mogens Larsen
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Omid David » 25 Mar 2004, 22:26
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Omid David at 25 March 2004 22:26:35:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
http://www.cs.biu.ac.il/~davoudo
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Michael Yee at 24 March 2004 22:48:21:
Fortunately Falcon is not public, otherwise you would see numbers like 1.0.11.9You might be addicted to computer chess if...
- The numbers 19.11, 4.41, 0.17a, 3.00, etc. mean something to you
- Engines and opening books take up 10% or more of your hard drive
- The WB Forum and/or CCC Forum is your homepage
- You know what EGTB, WB, UCI, FICS, etc. stand for
- You watched live games during the last CCT tournament
- You are reading this list!
Am I missing anything?
Michael
http://www.cs.biu.ac.il/~davoudo
- Omid David
Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer
by Gábor Szõts » 26 Mar 2004, 08:26
Geschrieben von:/Posted by: Gábor Szõts at 26 March 2004 08:26:42:
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Mogens Larsen at 25 March 2004 18:33:07:
Regards,
Gábor
Als Antwort auf:/In reply to: Re: (OT attempt at humor) You might be addicted to computer chess if... geschrieben von:/posted by: Mogens Larsen at 25 March 2004 18:33:07:
It is, (un)fortunately...we have been around for about 5 years already. Time flies...Hey, it's easy for old dogs like us. Ain't that right, Gabor?Well, I don't think many know that 2.045 is SSEchess...
Regards,
Gábor
- Gábor Szõts
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