Google Programming Contest -- Chance to win $10000 + VIP Trip.

[Martin]

This sounds very cool. Too bad I can barely program anything, hehe.

check it out


Now, is there anyone that DOESN'T love google?

 

[singh]

Very interesting... got till April.. hmmmm.

I think maybe the people in the Software forum might also be interested.

 

[InfectedMushroom]

this is definetly interesting. and looks like a cool project.

i hope i get bored at work tomorrow so i can start getting some ideas

 

[DaveSimmons]

Yes, I love google but (as I said in Software forum):
One "gotcha" is that they get the rights to use all of the entries as they see fit (including selling the design) without further payment, not just the winning entry:

<< With regard to an entry you submit as part of the Contest, you grant Google a worldwide, perpetual, fully paid-up, non-exclusive license to make, sell, or use the technology related thereto, including but not limited to the software, algorithms, techniques, concepts, etc., associated with the entry. >>

kind of annoying if you're a runner-up and get $0 but Google still uses your work.

 

[Martin]

<< Yes, I love google but (as I said in Software forum):
One "gotcha" is that they get the rights to use all of the entries as they see fit (including selling the design) without further payment, not just the winning entry:

<< With regard to an entry you submit as part of the Contest, you grant Google a worldwide, perpetual, fully paid-up, non-exclusive license to make, sell, or use the technology related thereto, including but not limited to the software, algorithms, techniques, concepts, etc., associated with the entry. >>

kind of annoying if you're a runner-up and get $0 but Google still uses your work. >>




Some people on slashdot mentioned that you will be able to GPL your work before submiting it. I am not sure though

 

[jpsj82]

"you're free to implement whatever strikes your fancy"

i wish everyone was like this (ie college).