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[computer-go] Gifu FAQ

There doesn't seem to be any more information about what protocol is
going to be used at the Gifu 2004 tournament. But I found some strange
stuff on the FAQ page,

http://www.computer-go.jp/gifu2004_English/faq/index.html

To some extent it can probably be explained by creative, and possibly
automatic, translation from Japanese, but what's up with the nonsense
at the end?

 Q. How are the games of Computer Go conducted?
 A. Participants set their computers up in Softopia Japan's Sopia Hall and
    connect to their opponents computer via a data cable upon which the
    software automatically starts. Once the programme has begun no human
    intervention is allowed. Spectators are able to watch the games
    progress on a giantprojection screenset up in the hall. There are also
    plans to broadcast portions of games live on the web.

 Q. Are the programmes entered into the event 'game software'?
 A. Retail Go software is made up of developments that have come about
    through Go programme development such as 'rules engines', however game
    software is set up for play against a human opponent so both types can
    not be considered the same.

 Q. How powerful are current Go programmes?
 A. With Go game software products range from beginners level for amatuers
    right through to professional Go Association level software. In the
    computer chess world IBM's Deep Blue claimed a victory over humans by
    defeating Garry Kasparov of Russia in 1997.
	   
/Gunnar
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