Nebula 1.0 released

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by Dragan » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:00 pm

The speed difference is really minor and probably depends on the machine. On my Intel i7 machine, latest 32-bit and 64-bit versions are slightly faster, but the 64-bit PopCnt version is slightly slower.
ELO difference is not measurable considering the error margin and the number of games you are running.

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by Dragan » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:01 pm

Thanks for the logo Graham.
Definitely don't want to be kicked out for breaking the charter ;)

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by Dragan » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:03 pm

Thanks Geert.
This is a tough question for me. Is Planet Earth an option?
If not, you can take your pick between Bosnia, Serbia, USA and Canada :) Currently have citizenship and living in Canada, but seriously considering moving to either Belize or New Zealand :)

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by countrychess » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:47 pm

Dragan wrote:Thanks Geert.
This is a tough question for me. Is Planet Earth an option?
If not, you can take your pick between Bosnia, Serbia, USA and Canada :) Currently have citizenship and living in Canada, but seriously considering moving to either Belize or New Zealand :)
Hahaha, nice reply :-). Of course I cannot take a dicision in your place; if you go for Bosnia or Serbia, I can include the engine in the current edition. The qualification matches for the Champions League will start in January. Planet Earth is not a country yet, but there is the "United Nations" for engines that have several authors and several countries. And if ever you are settled down for a longer period (you never know :-)), the country where your engine plays for always can be changed.

Regards,
Geert

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by Dragan » Sat Dec 01, 2012 4:06 pm

Since I am by nationality first and foremost the Serbian, let's go with Serbia then. I am not sure I can call myself a true Canadian unless I start liking hockey (not going to happen) :)

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by GenoM » Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:59 pm

Dragan wrote:(not going to happen) :)
Mais pourquois? :)
take it easy :)

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Re: Nebula 1.0 released

Post by Dragan » Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:03 pm

I just didn't grow up with it like most of Canadians. I grew up watching and playing football and basketball.
It's a great sport, but I don't follow it. The only american sport I developed a taste for is american football.
I like all fighting sports too (chess included :). Big fan of UFC. Tried MMA myself. Got chocked so hard by a 100kg beast that I was eating through a straw for 3 weeks. Needless to say, I retired after that :)

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