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- Last Revised 27th Jan 1996 by CT
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- ** The following is the README file for the demo Macintosh version of HIARCS**
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- This is a demonstration version of HIARCS which limits the search depth to
- two plies and disables many of the features.
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- To experience the full strength and feature set of HIARCS you should purchase
- the released product. Contact us at the address below for the address of
- your nearest distributer.
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- ** Legal Stuff
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- HIARCS Copyright © Applied Computer Concepts Limited 1992 - 1995.
- HIARCS Chess Algorithms Copyright © Mark Uniacke 1987 - 1995.
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- Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered
- in the United States and other countries.
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- All other trademarks acknowledged.
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- This readme mentions possible enhancements and future directions of the
- product. Under no circumstances does this imply commitments to provide
- such functionality.
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- ** Disclaimer
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- Applied Computer Concpets Limited, and/or its agents, make no warranties,
- either expressed or implied, with respect to this product, its quality,
- performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. This
- product is sold "as is". The entire risk as to its quality and performance
- is with the user. In no event will Applied Computer Concepts Limited, and/or
- its agents be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages
- resulting out of the use of or inablility to use this product.
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- ** Contacting the HIARCS development team.
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- We welcome your comments and feedback. You can write to us at
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- Applied Computer Concepts Limited,
- The Latton Bush Business Centre,
- Southern Way,
- Harlow,
- Essex,
- CM18 7BH,
- England.
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- or email hiarcs@acc-ltd.demon.co.uk
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- we also "hang around" usenet's rec.games.chess.computers.
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- Sorry, but we cannot handle phone or fax enquiries.
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- Comments on the chess playing aspects of HIARCS should be marked for the
- attention of Mark Uniacke.
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- Comments on Macintosh specifics and desires for a PPC version of HIARCS should
- be marked for the attention of Clive Thomson. NB. Clive is a freelance
- programmer.
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- Comments on new GUI "features", distributer enquiries etc. should be marked for
- the attention of David Hatchett.
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- Any other thoughts, comments, grumbles, wishes or cash may be sent to the person
- you feel is most appropriate ;-)
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- ** Thanks
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- A big "Thank you" to all our beta testers, too many to mention individually, who
- play such a valuable part in getting HIARCS to the standard we all expect.
- A big thank you to Eric Hallsworth for producing the HIARCS opening book and
- providing valuable feedback
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- HIARCS tournament highlights
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- 1991 World Amateur Microcomputer Chess Champion, Vancouver, Canada.
- 1992 World Computer Olympiad Chess Champion, London, England.
- 1993 International Uniform Platform PC Chess Champion, London, England.
- 1993 World Amateur Microcomputer Chess Software Champion, Munich, Germany.
- 1993 World Microcomputer Chess Software Champion, Munich, Germany.
- 1994 International Uniform Platform PC Chess Championship, runner up, England.
- 1994 Winner - Bury St. Edmonds Open with 100% score.
- 1995 Top computer at the International Human-Computer AEGON tournament ahead of
- 5 International Grandmasters.
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