Maemo Coding Competition 1 - Revision history

imported_>amigadave: wikify some links

2010-12-06T12:35:42Z

wikify some links

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	== Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. ==		== Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. ==

	'''''NB: Competition entry has now ended, ~~the results are here~~ [~~http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=Maemo_Coding_Competition_1~~#Results]'''''		'''''NB: Competition entry has now ended, [[#Results\|see the results]]'''''

	Are you bored waiting for new games to be released for your [[Nokia N900\|N900]]? Is your forehead wrinkled stressing about the lack of applications in the [[extras]] repository? Does the emptiness of the Ovi store make you urinate in your sleep? And do you call out your mother's name when making love to your girlfriend because of step 4 of 5 disappointment and unrelated mental issues?		Are you bored waiting for new games to be released for your [[Nokia N900\|N900]]? Is your forehead wrinkled stressing about the lack of applications in the [[extras]] repository? Does the emptiness of the Ovi store make you urinate in your sleep? And do you call out your mother's name when making love to your girlfriend because of step 4 of 5 disappointment and unrelated mental issues?
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	== Prizes ==		== Prizes ==

	'''Nokia invites the seven winners (winner of each category) to the MeeGo Conference 2010, due to be held in Dublin, Ireland! ~~[http://wiki.meego.com/MeeGo_Conference_2010]~~		'''Nokia invites the seven winners (winner of each category) to the [http://wiki.meego.com/MeeGo_Conference_2010 MeeGo Conference 2010], due to be held in Dublin, Ireland!
	Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by Nokia. If the winner is unable to attend, a N900 can be offered in exchange.'''		Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by Nokia. If the winner is unable to attend, a N900 can be offered in exchange.'''

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	\| [http://maemo.org/profile/view/nononoyes/ No!No!No!Yes!]		\| [http://maemo.org/profile/view/nononoyes/ No!No!No!Yes!]
	\| [~~http://wiki.maemo.org/Queen_BeeCon_Widget~~ Queen ~~Beecon~~ Widget]		\| [[Queen BeeCon Widget]]
	\| Desktop		\| Desktop
	\| 99.9%		\| 99.9%
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	\| [~~http://wiki.maemo.org/~~User:Robbiethe1st ~~robbiethe1st~~]		\| [[User:Robbiethe1st]]
	\| [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=754837#post754837 BackupMenu (system image utility)]		\| [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=754837#post754837 BackupMenu (system image utility)]
	\| Other (not an in-OS tool)		\| Other (not an in-OS tool)
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	This competition is not eligible to make use of the main coding competition bounty and prizes. However there is expected to be a small bounty offered by the community to the winner(s) of this competition, this is still to be finalised.		This competition is not eligible to make use of the main coding competition bounty and prizes. However there is expected to be a small bounty offered by the community to the winner(s) of this competition, this is still to be finalised.


	Here is the final table of participants:		Here is the final table of participants:
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	\| System & Utilities		\| System & Utilities
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	\| [~~http://wiki.maemo.org/~~User:Robbiethe1st ~~robbiethe1st~~]		\| [[User:Robbiethe1st]]
	\| [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=754837#post754837 BackupMenu (system image utility)]		\| [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=754837#post754837 BackupMenu (system image utility)]
	\| Other (not an in-OS tool)		\| Other (not an in-OS tool)

imported_>kojacker: /* Bounty Roll of Honor (So far, we're still collecting) */

2010-08-19T13:41:06Z

Bounty Roll of Honor (So far, we're still collecting)

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	The bounty share out will be decided by a forum poll here [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59132]		The bounty share out will be decided by a forum poll here [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59132]

	==Bounty Roll of Honor ~~(So far, we're still collecting)~~==		==Bounty Roll of Honor==

	~~Here is the~~ list of pledges and donations ~~as of 23rd July [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=671499]~~		The list of pledges and donations
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imported_>magullo: added my donation, see talk

2010-08-12T07:39:07Z

added my donation, see talk

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	\| Confirmed		\| Confirmed
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			\| magullo
			\| €10
			\| tbc
			\| tbc
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	\| Total		\| Total

imported_>kojacker at 00:37, 12 August 2010

2010-08-12T00:37:16Z

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	== Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. ==		== Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. ==

	'''''Nb: Competition entry has now ended, the results are here [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=Maemo_Coding_Competition_1#Results]'''''		'''''NB: Competition entry has now ended, the results are here [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=Maemo_Coding_Competition_1#Results]'''''

	Are you bored waiting for new games to be released for your [[Nokia N900\|N900]]? Is your forehead wrinkled stressing about the lack of applications in the [[extras]] repository? Does the emptiness of the Ovi store make you urinate in your sleep? And do you call out your mother's name when making love to your girlfriend because of step 4 of 5 disappointment and unrelated mental issues?		Are you bored waiting for new games to be released for your [[Nokia N900\|N900]]? Is your forehead wrinkled stressing about the lack of applications in the [[extras]] repository? Does the emptiness of the Ovi store make you urinate in your sleep? And do you call out your mother's name when making love to your girlfriend because of step 4 of 5 disappointment and unrelated mental issues?
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	== Prizes ==		== Prizes ==
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	== Participants ==		== Participants ==
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	*Package name and where to find the app/repository:		*Package name and where to find the app/repository:
	*Maemo.org thread or garage thread (if exists)		*Maemo.org thread or garage thread (if exists)


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imported_>kojacker at 00:34, 12 August 2010

2010-08-12T00:34:31Z

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	Good luck and most of all have fun!		Good luck and most of all have fun!

	== Categories ==		== Categories and voting ==

			''NB: Competition entry is now closed and voting has been completed.''

	There are 6 main categories for submissions:		There are 6 main categories for submissions:

	* Desktop		* Desktop - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=760304 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=760304]
	* System & Utilities		* System & Utilities - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=764039 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=764039]
	* Games		* Games - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58990 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58990]
	* Graphics & Multimedia		* Graphics & Multimedia - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=763679 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=763679]
	* Location & Navigation		* Location & Navigation - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58964 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58964]
	* Other		* Other - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59038 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59038]

	In addition, there is an extra category for those new to N900 development:		In addition, there is an extra category for those new to N900 development:

	* Beginners		* Beginners - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59074[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59074]

	== Results ==		== Results ==
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	~~== Voting threads (now closed) ==~~

	~~Voting is now finished.~~

	*Desktop - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=760304 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=760304]
	*Location & Navigation - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58964 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58964]
	*System & Utilities - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=764039 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=764039]
	*Games - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58990 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=58990]
	*Graphics & Multimedia - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=763679 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=763679]
	*Other - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59038 [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59038]

	~~Also, voting is finished for the beginners spinoff contest!~~
	*Beginners - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59074[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59074]

	~~Please remember it is one vote per user and you will not be able to change your vote after casting it.~~

	Entrants please check over your application's writeup on the voting threads. Some have provided information, others have not and therefore, in some cases, information has been retrieved from various threads and sources to build up the missing information. It is also your responsibility that your entry is represented correctly on the voting thread. Contact contest organiser if there are any such queries/problems.

	== Prizes ==		== Prizes ==

imported_>kojacker at 00:28, 12 August 2010

2010-08-12T00:28:10Z

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	~~== Getting started with N900 development ==~~

	The Nokia Qt SDK is the official set of tools with everything needed to design and create applications for the N900 [http://www.forum.nokia.com/info/sw.nokia.com/id/e920da1a-5b18-42df-82c3-907413e525fb/Nokia_Qt_SDK.html]. The [http://maemo.org/development/ development wiki] is a great place to start, it contains lots of code examples and development guides. The "Windows Python and Qt in 30 mins"[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43663] thread is a great tutorial for beginners and will have you coding your first app in minutes, and here's a link to a tutorial from Linuxuser.co.uk[http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/tutorials/programming/develop-for-the-nokia-n900/]. The key is to get started, and do not be afraid to ask questions. Beginners are definitely welcome in this comp, great oaks from little acorns grow..

	~~The 'Developer' forum on maemo.org[http://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=13] is an excellent resource to find answers and ask questions of your own.~~


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	* Competition treasurer: zehjotkah		* Competition treasurer: zehjotkah
	* Competition thread, for answers and discussion: "The First N900 Coding Competition! 21st May-21st July. Open to all!" [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=53112]		* Competition thread, for answers and discussion: "The First N900 Coding Competition! 21st May-21st July. Open to all!" [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=53112]

			== Getting started with N900 development ==

			The Nokia Qt SDK is the official set of tools with everything needed to design and create applications for the N900 [http://www.forum.nokia.com/info/sw.nokia.com/id/e920da1a-5b18-42df-82c3-907413e525fb/Nokia_Qt_SDK.html]. The [http://maemo.org/development/ development wiki] is a great place to start, it contains lots of code examples and development guides. The "Windows Python and Qt in 30 mins"[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43663] thread is a great tutorial for beginners and will have you coding your first app in minutes, and here's a link to a tutorial from Linuxuser.co.uk[http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/tutorials/programming/develop-for-the-nokia-n900/]. The key is to get started, and do not be afraid to ask questions. Beginners are definitely welcome in this comp, great oaks from little acorns grow..

			The 'Developer' forum on maemo.org[http://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=13] is an excellent resource to find answers and ask questions of your own.

	== Wishlist ==		== Wishlist ==

imported_>kojacker at 00:24, 12 August 2010

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 In addition to the main coding competition, we are also running a separate spin off beginners coding competition. Participants who marked their entries as beginner to the main contest are automatically entered.
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imported_>kojacker: /* Prizes */

2010-08-11T19:07:29Z

Prizes

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	Also there will be a prize fund into which the community will be able to donate. If you would like to add to the prize fund please reply here[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=666733].. $5, $10, anything would be gratefully received. Why not sponsor your favourite category?		Also there will be a prize fund into which the community will be able to donate. If you would like to add to the prize fund please reply here[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=666733].. $5, $10, anything would be gratefully received. Why not sponsor your favourite category?

	The bounty share out will be decided by a forum poll~~. The poll is currently open and accepting votes, please vote~~ here [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59132]		The bounty share out will be decided by a forum poll here [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=59132]

	==Bounty Roll of Honor (So far, we're still collecting)==		==Bounty Roll of Honor (So far, we're still collecting)==

imported_>kojacker: /* Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. */

2010-08-11T19:04:54Z

Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices.

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	== Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. ==		== Welcome to the first App development Contest for Maemo devices. ==

	'''''Nb: Competition entry has now ended, ~~voting has commenced~~ here[http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=Maemo_Coding_Competition_1#~~Voting_.28Now_open.21.29~~]'''''		'''''Nb: Competition entry has now ended, the results are here [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=Maemo_Coding_Competition_1#Results]'''''

	Are you bored waiting for new games to be released for your [[Nokia N900\|N900]]? Is your forehead wrinkled stressing about the lack of applications in the [[extras]] repository? Does the emptiness of the Ovi store make you urinate in your sleep? And do you call out your mother's name when making love to your girlfriend because of step 4 of 5 disappointment and unrelated mental issues?		Are you bored waiting for new games to be released for your [[Nokia N900\|N900]]? Is your forehead wrinkled stressing about the lack of applications in the [[extras]] repository? Does the emptiness of the Ovi store make you urinate in your sleep? And do you call out your mother's name when making love to your girlfriend because of step 4 of 5 disappointment and unrelated mental issues?

imported_>kojacker: /* Results */

2010-08-11T13:38:30Z

Results

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	== Results ==		== Results ==

	The competition has now ended. The ~~winner~~ and runners ups for each category is s follows:		The competition has now ended. The winning application and runners ups for each category is as follows:

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