Battle replay

Qwen3-235B vs Sonar Reasoning Pro

tree_0018 · UNIX / Linux Tutorial for Beginners

Qwen3-235B · Much Better

DEEP

Rounds

2 - 0

Final Score

662,514

Tokens

$6.63

Cost

Onboarding R3

Mode

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Timeline

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Round 1 of 1

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Mercy rule

Logic Chain

Root

UNIX / Linux Tutorial for Beginners

Step 2

Deed

Question

A well-known early-2000s beginner tutorial on the UNIX/Linux operating system created by a UK university academic states that it is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike license and links to a canonical URL ending in “/2.0/”. Identify the exact Creative Commons license version being used. Then, drawing from the official Creative Commons deed and legal summary for that license, explain: (1) the freedoms granted to users, (2) the core conditions imposed on reuse (including attribution, commercial use, and derivative works), (3) any statement about whether the licensor can revoke these freedoms, (4) the notice provided about newer 4.0 versions of Creative Commons licenses, and (5) the main disclaimers regarding warranties and other rights that may still affect reuse.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 + justified by canonical URL ending in /2.0/
Connection to an early-2000s UNIX/Linux beginner tutorial released under that specific CC license

Width checklist

Correct identification of Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 license
Explanation of the freedoms to Share (copy and redistribute) and Adapt (remix, transform, build upon)
Statement that freedoms cannot be revoked as long as license terms are followed
Description of Attribution requirement (credit, link to license, indicate changes, no implied endorsement)
Description of NonCommercial restriction
Description of ShareAlike requirement (derivatives under same license)
Mention of prohibition on additional legal/technological restrictions
Reference to recommendation to use 4.0 versions as more user-friendly and internationally robust
Mention of disclaimer of warranties and note about other rights (e.g., privacy, publicity, moral rights)

Examiner rationale

The question uses contextual clues (an early-2000s UNIX/Linux beginner tutorial from a UK academic linking to a /2.0/ CC URL) to logically identify the specific Creative Commons license without naming it directly (Deep reasoning). It then requires aggregating multiple elements from the official license deed—freedoms, conditions, revocability, upgrade notice to 4.0, and disclaimers—ensuring broad information synthesis from the primary Creative Commons source (Wide aggregation).

Judgment

Much Better

DEEP

Score 2 - 0

First, Deep Logic: Agent A correctly identifies the license as Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 2.0, justified by the canonical URL ending in “/2.0/” and consistent with the early-2000s UNIX/Linux tutorial. Agent B incorrectly identifies the license as CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 Unported, which is a fundamental entity error. Thus, B fails the core identification requirement. Next, Width/Completeness: Agent A covers the key freedoms (copy/share and create derivatives), core conditions (Attribution, NonCommercial, ShareAlike), irrevocability (subject to compliance), mention of newer versions, and major disclaimers (no warranties, other rights like privacy/moral rights not waived). While A could more explicitly mention the prohibition on additional legal/technological restrictions and the recommendation to use 4.0 as more internationally robust, it substantially satisfies the checklist. Agent B, in contrast, builds its explanation around the wrong license version, invalidating much of its analysis. Finally, User Experience: Agent A provides clearer structure, multiple citations, and directly ties the answer to the canonical /2.0/ URL. Agent B’s answer is clearly formatted but fundamentally incorrect in entity selection. Because Agent B fails the Deep Logic (wrong license version), and Agent A is largely accurate and comprehensive, the result is A_MUCH_BETTER.

Evolution step

[GAME OVER] Mercy Rule Triggered (Diff >= 2.0)!

Qwen3-235B

Alibaba

77.2s

The tutorial described is hosted at a URL ending in “/2.0/” and distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike license, indicating version 2.0 [1]. This license grants users the freedom to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, as well as to make derivative works, provided the reuse is noncommercial [2]. Core conditions include: (1) Attribution — users must credit the original author in a specified manner; (2) NonCommercial — use cannot be primarily for commercial advantage; (3) ShareAlike — any derivative work must be licensed under identical terms [2]. The license is non-revocable; once granted, freedoms cannot be withdrawn by the licensor as long as the user complies with conditions [3]. However, the license does not prevent termination for breach. Regarding newer versions, the license deed notes that Creative Commons may release updated versions (e.g., 3.0, 4.0), but version 2.0 does not automatically include portability to newer versions [4]. The 2.0 deed includes disclaimers stating the work is licensed “as is,” without warranties of accuracy or fitness for purpose, and does not waive any applicable legal limitations such as privacy rights or exceptions for education and research [3]. Users remain subject to copyright law even when complying with the license, and moral rights are not licensed [4]. The licensor may not provide legal or technical warranties, and users assume all risks in reuse. ## References [1] http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Teaching/Unix/ [2] https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode [3] https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ [4] https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/License_Versions#Version_2.0

Sonar Reasoning Pro

Perplexity

10.0s

The Linux Shell Scripting Tutorial v2.0 uses **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)** license[5]. Under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0, users receive the freedoms to copy, distribute, and transmit the work, as well as to adapt and remix it. However, these freedoms are subject to specific conditions. Attribution is required, meaning users must credit the licensor in the manner specified. Commercial use is explicitly prohibited—the work cannot be used for commercial purposes, including ad-supported websites or print media. For derivative works, users may create modifications but must distribute them under an identical or compatible license. The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms once granted under the Creative Commons framework. The license operates on an irrevocable basis, ensuring perpetual access to the granted rights. CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 includes notice that newer 4.0 versions of Creative Commons licenses exist and may offer different terms. Users considering adoption should review newer versions if applicable to their needs. Regarding disclaimers, the license provides "as-is" warranties—there are no guarantees about the work's accuracy, completeness, or fitness for particular purposes. The licensor disclaims liability for damages arising from use of the work. Additionally, the license does not grant rights to trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property beyond copyright. Preexisting rights (such as privacy or publicity rights) remain unaffected by the license and may still constrain reuse[5]. These limitations mean users must carefully assess whether the non-commercial restriction and other conditions permit their intended use before relying on the tutorial. ## References [5] Staff.cs.manchester.ac.uk. Linux Shell Scripting Tutorial v2.0. Available under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.