[ASM scene] Updated compo rules for ASSEMBLY Summer 2010

[Ville Jouppi]

On Fri, 4 Jun 2010, Peter Halin UPR wrote:

>
>> * Oldkool platforms were updated: PCs up to 80486dx/33 and similar first 
>> 486 processors shipped in 1991 and Amigas up to Amiga 3000 (ECS + 030)
>
> Shouldn't a 040 be allowed for the Amiga on the same grounds as GUS for the 
> PC (both have been prototyped in 91)? :)

Well when the Byterapers guys weaseled the GUS in, they at least had the
reason that it was for sale as a PC ISA card in 1991.

Finding the limits of oldskool is part of the compo. We have set a year 
limit, which is the end of 1991 and it is up to you guys to find what is 
the best hw for that time and present some kind of proof behind your 
reasoning.

Naturally all proof can be faked and I'm not a forensics expert, neither 
do I have the wish to be one.

Having been around in the scene for quite some time, I am fully aware that 
cheating and faking is preferred to an honest competition. I have limited 
resources with which to verify your claims, so if it seems plausible 
enough, the hardware is let in.

Brite, you have been a long time contributor and are quite aware of the
problems related to the oldskool competition at Assembly. "Leave it alone"
is not an acceptable hint here, because basically it has been left alone..

The time limit rule is quite clear. If someone (Eemu) took the time to 
make a word document a few pages long, with reasoning behind his findings 
about what was the best PC in the end of 1991, then what do you know, I 
have no option but to let that hw compete.

If you had a different idea what was best in 1991, you can of course 
contest Bera's findings with alternate proof. The document is available 
upon request.

I'm digging your trolling hook from my cheek as I type, I saw what you did 
there, make no mistake. However since I want this to be a proper 
discussion, I felt the need to actually discuss it instead of shooting 
back some snide one-liner.

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