Computing Project - I NEED IDEAS - PLEASE!!

[Mitzi]

Thought I'd throw this one here for possible suggestions...

I'll soon be entering my final year of my Computer Studies degree. Part of this year involves a fair large programming project of my choice. The project has to be done in the time frame of about 6 month (I also have to have documentation written up in that time). However, one thing I'm useless at is originality at thinking up an interesting, unique project.

Things I'm good/reasonable at - PERL/CGI programming, database programming, web design, C/C++ (not done those for a while though, but I can quickly pick them up again!).

Anyone have any suggestions for possible projects which could utilise the above skills? I'd consider nearly anything!

 

[singh]

I did one a while ago on a Compression utility (like Winzip). It had all the right stuff - compression algorithms, a nice GUI etc.

Or you could do something fun, like make a game.

 

[LaBang]

seems important so i give you a bump because i can't help

 

[GundamW]

<< ... I'm good/reasonable at - PERL/CGI programming, database programming, web design ... >>



How about an online store like buy.com?
Web design -> front page, ordering page
PERL/CGI -> transfer of data
database programming -> storing user info, orders, etc