Author: Chuck
Date: 05:33:46 06/16/03
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On June 16, 2003 at 02:34:27, Trevor Dean wrote: >On June 14, 2003 at 22:24:17, steven blincoe wrote: > >>>Where is Julio Kaplan ?! :-)) >> >> >>or the Spracklen's for that matter.. >> >>in fact, where do old commercial chess progammers go after they stop writing >>chess programs? >> >>certainly not a desk job for Microsoft? >> >>Steve > > >This month's issue of "Selective Search" included a very good 6 page article >about Dan and Kate Spraklens (submitted Rob Van Son, a dedicated enthusiast) It >included information on how they got various contracts programming the Sargon >series of machines, some of the Chess Challenger models etc. It concluded that >they now live in Oregon and that Dan works as a 3D programmer, and Kathe is >programming for a local wholesales craft supply comany. >They no longer spend time on chess, but occupy their spare time with their >grand-children. > >Also this months issue of Selective Search begins a series of games with the >Novag Star Diamond against Mephisto Milano Pro: score currently at 2-0. >If it makes the grade it will be up against the Mephisto Atlanta next! > >Trevs If it beats the Milano Pro it gets tested against the Atlanta?? Seems pretty redundant and quite a waste of time. Doesn't anyone have a Berlin or Vancouver to pit it against? Chuck
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