FICS - Application for computer accounts
If you want to have a computer account, please
send an e-mail to computers@freechess.org
with ALL of the following info (please use this as a form):
- Full name:
- Your FICS Handle:
- Requested Handle:
- Engine name:
- Programmer:
- Hardware:
- Software:
- Variant supported:
- Manual or automatic operation:
- Login times:
- Estimated rating:
- Main time control and variant:
- Reason for having a computer account:
Be sure to read the computers help file for the guidelines of a
computer account. Be advised that the decision taken by the computer commitee
is final and without appeal.
Here is the basis upon which computer accounts are granted:
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Priority is given to those who can play variants.
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Priority is given to automatic computers (not need of an operator.)
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Priority is given to those who have had an account here for some time.
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Priority is given to those which are built from home grown code and
operated by the programmer.
Of course, the main criteria in deciding on which computer accounts are
allowed is the current demand.