On Feb 24, 8:16=A0pm, "chipsc...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <chipsc...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > =A0 Here we go again. =A0You two seem to place
> > your own /convenience/ ahead of such things
> > as getting meaningful results. =A0Try playing
> > the two programs against one another on
> > two separate machines, so there is **no
> > possibility** of what is discussed above.
>
> In fact, I place a high value on my convenience as I am not paid to
> evaluate GitClub, and anything I do is likely to be rough and ready.
> But despite your clever comments, a little thought shows that doing a
> true scientific evaluation in a home environment is extremely
> difficult. =A0To really do things correctly, a laboratory environment,
> with a pair of identically configured machines, would be necessary.
> Additional knowledge about the workings of the two programs being
> competed would also be required --- answering the question, for
> instance, of whether one machine thinks on the other machine's time
> has nothing to do with whether the contest takes place on one physical
> box or two, though the effect on the results will definitely differ.
> Often, from the available user options and the available
> documentation, it is not at all clear what is going on, and detailed
> monitoring could be required to determine the answers.
>
> My goal has been simply to provide anecdotal information, not
> scientific test results for which my home environment is not well
> suited. =A0Enough anecdotal information, however, may at least give some
> idea of the strength of GitClub. =A0This is the difference between
> scientific method, which requires controlled conditions and sufficient
> data, and intelligence analysis, which recognizes that complete
> information can't be gathered and draws conclusions --- at times
> erroneous to be sure --- from what is available and what actually
> *can* be gathered.
>
> But constantly running into bugs has soured my enthusiasm. =A0While I
> have been able to finish some games with GC, spending an hour of
> precious spare time only to find yet another frustrating bug is not
> what I wish to do any longer. =A0However, if you are indeed willing, and
> are equipped for laboratory grade testing, and you will do it merely
> for a supply of Twinkies and Ding Dongs, I am sure something can be
> worked out.
It is GETCLUB and NOT GITCLUB
Bye
Sanny
Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
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