How about handicapping the hardware based on time. Programs running on more powerful hardware would get less time.
On the other hand, improving the software includes making use of more powerful hardware. Handicapping (or banning) powerful hardware would discourage that. On third hand, development teams get the most information out of competitions if the race is close, so it's in their interest to not crush competitors. So finally, my actual proposal, is that programs with advanced hardware configurations handicap themselves. For example, Zen could unilaterally announce a lower time limit that it intends to adhere to. _______________________________________________ Computer-go mailing list Computer-go@computer-go.org http://computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go
