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Ron Nelson...programming well in to the late 1980's
It has been intimated here in the forum that Nelson had not programmed anything since the early 1980's and had no experience with any processor other then a Z80
Well here is evidence he was heavily involved with programming in late 1988 and with the 68030 Processor
http://spider.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~ko ... O_23_C.pdf
specifically ...
CHESS CHALLENGER X,written by Dan and KatheSpracklen and Ron
Nelson,is an experimental version of Fidelity International Inc.‘s CHESS
CHALLENGER series of products.
looking at the tournament cross table we see him credited as the program author(along with the Spracklens) on an experimental computer utilizing a 68030 Processor
now this does not prove Nelson programmed the GM or any other computer but it debunks the notation that Nelson stopped writing chess programs by 1980 and only on a Z80
Another Bit Of Speculation...
Bites The Dust Regards
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Well here is evidence he was heavily involved with programming in late 1988 and with the 68030 Processor
http://spider.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~ko ... O_23_C.pdf
specifically ...
CHESS CHALLENGER X,written by Dan and KatheSpracklen and Ron
Nelson,is an experimental version of Fidelity International Inc.‘s CHESS
CHALLENGER series of products.
looking at the tournament cross table we see him credited as the program author(along with the Spracklens) on an experimental computer utilizing a 68030 Processor
now this does not prove Nelson programmed the GM or any other computer but it debunks the notation that Nelson stopped writing chess programs by 1980 and only on a Z80
Another Bit Of Speculation...
Bites The Dust Regards
Steve
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Re: Ron Nelson...programming well in to the late 1980's
Steve B wrote:It has been intimated here in the forum that Nelson had not programmed anything since the early 1980's and had no experience with any processor other then a Z80
Well here is evidence he was heavily involved with programming in late 1988 and with the 68030 Processor
http://spider.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~ko ... O_23_C.pdf
specifically ...
CHESS CHALLENGER X,written by Dan and KatheSpracklen and Ron
Nelson,is an experimental version of Fidelity International Inc.‘s CHESS
CHALLENGER series of products.
looking at the tournament cross table we see him credited as the program author(along with the Spracklens) on an experimental computer utilizing a 68030 Processor
now this does not prove Nelson programmed the GM or any other computer but it debunks the notation that Nelson stopped writing chess programs by 1980 and only on a Z80
Another Bit Of Speculation...
Bites The Dust Regards
Steve
I understand that Nelson was the CEO of the programming or technical dept, whatever the name, position he won on the ground of his design of the machine as a piece of engineering and because of his long association with samole.
I cannot see what he could add in sheer programming to what the Spr. were doing
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He might have had a directors title but as i have posted already in other threads he was directly involved in programming for Excalibur when i pointed out a bug in the LCD Touch Chess in 2001
he immediately corrected the bug Blaming pressure from Marketing to release the computer
it is good to speculate my dear friend but it is another matter entirely when we begin to just ignore what has been documented at a major chess computer tournament
Ostrich Effect Regards
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he immediately corrected the bug Blaming pressure from Marketing to release the computer
it is good to speculate my dear friend but it is another matter entirely when we begin to just ignore what has been documented at a major chess computer tournament
Ostrich Effect Regards
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Steve, you did not understand me. I am NOT saying Nelson was not in Excalibur in a way or another, but that in the age of the Spr. the programming side was entirely in the hands of that couple.Steve B wrote:He might have had a directors title but as i have posted already in other threads he was directly involved in programming for Excalibur when i pointed out a bug in the LCD Touch Chess in 2001
he immediately corrected the bug Blaming pressure from Marketing to release the computer
it is good to speculate my dear friend but it is another matter entirely when we begin to just ignore what has been documented at a major chess computer tournament
Ostrich Effect Regards
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And the evidence shows he was co-author of the Engine along with the SpracklensFernando wrote:Steve, you did not understand me. I am NOT saying Nelson was not in Excalibur in a way or another, but that in the age of the Spr. the programming side was entirely in the hands of that couple.Steve B wrote:He might have had a directors title but as i have posted already in other threads he was directly involved in programming for Excalibur when i pointed out a bug in the LCD Touch Chess in 2001
he immediately corrected the bug Blaming pressure from Marketing to release the computer
it is good to speculate my dear friend but it is another matter entirely when we begin to just ignore what has been documented at a major chess computer tournament
Ostrich Effect Regards
Steve
Black And White Regards
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Steve B wrote:And the evidence shows he was co-author of the Engine along with the SpracklensFernando wrote:Steve, you did not understand me. I am NOT saying Nelson was not in Excalibur in a way or another, but that in the age of the Spr. the programming side was entirely in the hands of that couple.Steve B wrote:He might have had a directors title but as i have posted already in other threads he was directly involved in programming for Excalibur when i pointed out a bug in the LCD Touch Chess in 2001
he immediately corrected the bug Blaming pressure from Marketing to release the computer
it is good to speculate my dear friend but it is another matter entirely when we begin to just ignore what has been documented at a major chess computer tournament
Ostrich Effect Regards
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What evidence?
I understand,as the spracklen told, that once samole saw the sargon crushing the best Nelson engine, the Spracklen were given entirely the task and Nelson became the senior engineer in order to put the engine inside a workable electronic machine, which he did with Champion...
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Hi Steve,
In the 15th it states, Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky, In the 17th its Spracklen, Spracklen, Kopec, In the 19th it shows Spracklen, Spracklen, Nelson.
The same name comes up again on the 13th as Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky (Chess Advisor).
ps... I like your Ostrich analogy
In search of truth regards
In the 15th it states, Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky, In the 17th its Spracklen, Spracklen, Kopec, In the 19th it shows Spracklen, Spracklen, Nelson.
The same name comes up again on the 13th as Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky (Chess Advisor).
ps... I like your Ostrich analogy
In search of truth regards
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read the PDF file and read what i wrote
he wrote the experimental program along with the Spracklens
perhaps he was only involved with this particular program.. in this particular tournament ..that i dont know
i only know what was written
Period Regards
Steve
he wrote the experimental program along with the Spracklens
perhaps he was only involved with this particular program.. in this particular tournament ..that i dont know
i only know what was written
Period Regards
Steve
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Hi Nickspacious_mind wrote:Hi Steve,
In the 15th it states, Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky, In the 17th its Spracklen, Spracklen, Kopec, In the 19th it shows Spracklen, Spracklen, Nelson.
The same name comes up again on the 13th as Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky (Chess Advisor).
ps... I like your Ostrich analogy
In search of truth regards
Yes so perhaps Nelson was only involved as the co-author in the 19th because he wanted to keep his "feet wet" in programming OR perhaps he finally asked for some credit...this i dont know
point is he was still programming as late as 1989 and on a 68030
Z80---->Motorola 68030 Regards
Steve
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Even in this particular case you mention, it is difficult to believe Nelson had something to do with such a program BEYOND the protocol role of chief engineer of Fidelity taking part of an event where the company as such was represented by the Challenger X. It is difficult because, as every fact show, the Spracklen were far above Nelson in chess programming capabilities, so it is weird to assume he had any role in the writing of the code. As time showed abundantly, Nelson was a very near person to the Samole family, as it is proved by the fact he invested with them in some commercial endeavours. So it is understable that in any event where a Fidelity product was going to participate, he would appear a an integral part of the team, but in fact just representing the CEO.Steve B wrote:read the PDF file and read what i wrote
he wrote the experimental program along with the Spracklens
perhaps he was only involved with this particular program.. in this particular tournament ..that i dont know
i onlt know what was written
Period Regards
Steve
Speculative but solid regards
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Or perhaps he had to show activity for his new bosses There could be a thousand reasons Steve. ps.. I am disputing absolutely nothing regarding Nelson and his involvement in chess computers, their design, their mechanics, his leadership. The computers that came out from his leadership are amongst the finest and collectible with Fidelity. But at some point he was no longer the author of the chess programs. It stopped. Nelson/Spracklen/Spracklen <------ Now that would have shaken me to the roots.Steve B wrote:Yes so perhaps Nelson was only involed as the co-author in the 19th ORspacious_mind wrote:Hi Steve,
In the 15th it states, Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky, In the 17th its Spracklen, Spracklen, Kopec, In the 19th it shows Spracklen, Spracklen, Nelson.
The same name comes up again on the 13th as Spracklen, Spracklen, Baczinsky (Chess Advisor).
ps... I like your Ostrich analogy
In search of truth regards
perhaps he wanted to keep his feet wet OR perhaps he finally asked for some credit...this i dont know
point is he was still programming as late as 1989 and on a 68030
Z80---->Motorola 68030 Regards
Steve
The search for truth is solely centered around chess program author and the gaps thereafter.
Best regards
Nick
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OKFernando wrote:
Even in this particular case you mention, it is difficult to believe Nelson had something to do with such a program
so it is weird to assume he had any role in the writing of the code
so although it was written that he co-authored the program..written by a Pioneer in the field of computer chess(Newborn) then this means it is all wrong and it is difficult to believe and weird
that makes alot of sense to me
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Yes and the argument that Nelson could not have possibly programmed the GM(for example) because he has not programmed anything since 1980 on Z80's has now been laid to waste.spacious_mind wrote:
The search for truth is solely centered around chess program author and the gaps thereafter.
Best regards
this was given as one of several reasons why it was improbable that he did program the GM
not sure you made that argument but i recall it being made
Nelson The Unsung Hero Regards
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Steve B wrote:OKFernando wrote:
Even in this particular case you mention, it is difficult to believe Nelson had something to do with such a program
so it is weird to assume he had any role in the writing of the code
so although it was written that he co-authored the program..written by a Pioneer in the field of computer chess(Newborn) then this means it is all wrong and it is difficult to believe and weird
that makes alot of sense to me
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We all know Newborn was a good chap, always ready to help a friend....
Steve
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Hi Steve,Steve B wrote:Yes and the argument that Nelson could not have possibly programmed the GM(for example) because he has not programmed anything since 1980 on Z80's has now been laid to waste.spacious_mind wrote:
The search for truth is solely centered around chess program author and the gaps thereafter.
Best regards
this was given as one of several reasons why it was improbable that he did program the GM
not sure you made that argument but i recall it being made
Nelson The Unsung Hero Regards
Steve
This is interesting, let's take this thought a step further. If you are being told that Igor/Ivan and Mirage are totally different programmer to Alexandra, LCD Chess, King Arthur, which program would you accredit to Ron Nelson and which program would you not accredit to Ron Nelson?
Curious regards,
Nick