Mission
This site is an attempt to bring the computer chess player the tools needed to be competitive in a computer vs computer environment.
I also have a FTP chess server which is available 24/7 and specializes in providing Endgame Tablebases. The site is usually full so be patience.
ftp://chess:chess@pakman.myftp.org/Please direct all comments and suggestions to: normpruitt@charter.net
Skype = paknorm ( English Only )
Whats New on the Site
08-04-2008 ... New Section: Your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Just for fun.
08-03-2008 ... Sorry for the inactivity. Was on Vacation for 3 weeks in July and will still be at the cabin for the 1st week in August. Brought a P3-1000 computer to the cabin to surf the net and other speedy
things. I had a very old Netgear router here at the cabin which was erratic and would not allow the FTP and eMule computer to stay online continually. Replaced with a new Linksys Wireless Router yesterday and has run fine ever since. Sorry about the FTP I know it has been a pain in the rear for many users.
07-25-2008 ... This is PAKman: Pictures Added
07-24-2008 ... New Section: This is PAKman. Photographs of People (family and friends), Houses, Cars, Cats, Backyard Birds, Computers, and of course Chess.
07-24-2008 ... Just returned from the cabin after 10 days of mountain air.
The PAKman FTP chess computer is working fine at the cabin. I added eMule to the computer and am offering all 3-5, 33, 42, 33p, and some 42p Endgame Tablebases for download on eMule. The computer's eMule name is PAKman No2. The emule computer in Charlotte, NC is PAKman No1 of course. PAKman No1 is downloading 42p EGTBs and only needs 420 files to offer a complete set of EGTBs except 5-1. Everyone have a great day, Its nice to be back in Charlotte, Cabin Fever you know.
07-14-2008 ... Book Making Hints: Interactive Deep Analysis with Rybka Aquarium
07-14-2008 ... Endgame Tablebases: Online Interfaces to Endgame Tablebases. ( This is single position online research not downloading )
07-14-2008 ... Edited from 7-11: The PAKman FTPserver has been moved to Traphill, NC from Charlotte, NC. The move allows an increase of bandwidth from an average of 2.7 KB/s per user to 4.7 KB/s per user. Not much but over a day of downloading from the server its a big increase.
07-14-2008 ... Playchess Engine Games: 2008-06 Games
07-14-2008 ... People in Computer Chess: Interview with the Developers of Rybka Aquarium
07-14-2008 ... Section JOKES Removed due to Inactivity
07-13-2008 ... Section FORUM Removed due to inactivity
07-13-2008 ... Endgame Tablebases: Sources for Free Downloads
07-13-2008 ... People in Computer Chess: Interview with the Developers of Rybka 3
07-13-2008 ... Engine Tournaments: The 2nd ACCA World Computer Rapid Chess Championship
07-12-2008 ... Opening Books: Ghost 14.2c by Kevin Frayer / Frayer (Dated 7-10-2008)
07-10-2008 ... I have disconnected the FTPserver for one day to move it to my cabin in the mountains which has high speed internet. This will allow and increase of bandwidth and free up much needed bandwidth in Charlotte, NC. I intend to use the extra bandwidth in Charlotte to complete the Endgame Tablebases. I need about 60% of the 42p to have all available Namilov Tablebases. The increased bandwidth should allow the completion of the project in about 60 days. Wish me Luck!
06-22-2008 ... The PAKeMule EndgameTablebase Server is Online.
06-22-2008 ... Just purchased an external eSATA, USB 2.0 hard drive enclosure. Its may make possible copying EGTBs to a hard drive for mailing. Will have to consider time, effort, and cost.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817198020
06-22-2008 ... The PAKeMule EndgameTablebase Server is formatting the 750GB G:Drive for the 42p tablebases. Not using Quick format, makes for a long day.
06-21-2008 ... The PAKeMule EndgameTablebase Server is offline for the installation of a 750GB G:Drive for the 42p tablebases. Need to transfer some existing files and should be back online by the 23rd of June.
06-20-2008 ... Free Chess Engines: Updated -- The Ridderkerk site has closed its UPDATED ENGINES section. I will try to offer links as I find them in the future.
06-20-2008 ... Playchess Engine Games: Updated -- 05-2008 Games from Spaghetti Chess
06-19-2008 ... The PAKserver problem has been solved. The ISPs have been Ban. The server is almost full again so get your slot now. We are back to allowing 2 connections per user.
06-19-2008 ... Playchess Engine Games: Updated -- 04-2008 Games from Spaghetti Chess
06-18-2008 ... Another Way to Reach Norm / PAKman: Skype = paknorm ( English Only )
06-17-2008 ... A note about the PAKserver: I changed the allowed connections per user to from 2 to 1. The server allows 12 connections and one person I suspect was using 6 or 8 of the connections. I base that on the ISP with the same number except the last two and the same country. My email address is on the server and can be discussed there if the person is inclined. This is unacceptable since users are denied service constantly.
06-16-2008 ... Well I'm back and missed updating the site almost daily. I will try to find interesting content for your enjoyment.
06-I6-2008 ... I brought an eMule Endgame Tablebase Server online yesterday. It has all the same Tablebases that are currently on the FTP server. I am in the long process of completing the 42 w/pawns Tablebases. The 35, 33, 42, 33p, and 300 of the 42p files are on the new server. The eMule server is under the name of PAKman and is primarily on eDonketServer No1 and eDonkeyServer No2 . The eMule server was constructed from used parts but should be available 24/7. My present commitment is until 12-31-2008, then we will look at the future, Enjoy, Norm