[LIP] IBM announces Linux on Power contest, goes international

http://linuxonpower.com/

IBM is excited to announce that the Linux on POWER Open Source Developer 
Contest is going international. Last year's contest had such a great response 
it has been opened up world-wide.

What is the contest?
The Open Source Developer Competition is designed to reward and showcase 
innovative new open source applications that are designed specifically for 
Linux running on the PPC architecture, or award the porting of existing 
applications from predetermined lists.

What can I win?
You can enter the Tier 1 challenge for the Segway? Human Transporter along with 
Tier 2 or 3, or select a single Tier to participate in and win.
1st Tier Prize:  5-Segway? Human Transporter
2nd Tier Prize:  50-Apple Mac G5's from Terra Soft Solutions, Inc.
3rd Tier Prize:  50-$1,000 cash prizes

Registration begins on March 15, 2005!
Entries are due by July 15, 2005!

Where do I start?
To enter the IBM Linux on POWER Open Source Developer Contest, read the contest 
rules, register for the contest, then choose the Tier(s) you want to enter in. 
Once you've completed your entry, please submit it to our panel of judges.

For more information about eligibility and participation, please see the 
Contest Rules or Frequently Asked Questions. For more information from IBM 
about Linux on Power, see their resources for developers.

As a member of the Linux Developer Community you have the opportunity to 
showcase your design flair and innovations around the world. If you are 
selected as a Linux on POWER Open Source Developer Contest winner, you may also 
get to see your new or ported application featured in contest publicity, as 
well as IBM global advertising.

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