RE: [computer-go] Pattern Matcher

["Mark Boon" <tesuji@xxxxxxxxx>]

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> [mailto:computer-go-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Frank de Groot
> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 12:55
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> Subject: Re: [computer-go] Pattern Matcher
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> Mark Boon wrote:
>
> > $100,000 or any other amount. I've only expressed my opinion that it's
> less
> > valuable to a Go playing program than a good life-and-death module. This
> > because I think it's harder and more work to make.
>
> This is an illogical statement.
> The value of a software module to a Go program depends on the increase in
> playing strength it adds to that program, not how hard it is to make.
>

To me *that* is illogical. Even if a part is responsible for 90% of it's
level, if every programmer can make it in a week, then the economic value of
that part is not more than a  programmer's average weekly salary.

The wheels of a car are not worth more than it's engine, even when the car
can go forward faster without the engine than without the wheels.

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