Re: [computer-go] Computer Go hardware

[Paul Pogonyshev <pogonyshev@xxxxxxx>]

Chrilly wrote:

> >I'd rather have a strong program that doesn't use all available memory and CPU power
> >than a weak program that uses all available resources :)
> >
> >David
>
> Thats probably the main philosophical difference between chess and
> Go-programming. In chess one uses all the available resources for the best
> possible program.

One problem with using all possible resources is that improving and tuning
program becomes more difficult (as it is slower.)  When the algorithms are
mainly heuristical and changing constantly, this is a major factor.

Paul


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