Sounds kind of interesting. I wish I had more time for things like this. ----- Forwarded message from April Worden <April.Worden at DevelopOnline.com> ----- > Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 16:35:53 -0700 > To: "'cfandre at maddog.mn-linux.org'" <cfandre at maddog.mn-linux.org> > From: April Worden <April.Worden at DevelopOnline.com> > Subject: Online Platform Development Using Linux > > Dear Clay, > > Here's some information about a software design contest that may interest > the TCLUG members: > > DevelopOnline, http://www.DevelopOnline.com, a company that enables > developers to build embedded electronic products via the Internet, has > launched a Software Design Contest. > > DevelopOnline provides pre-configured development environments for proven > microprocessor-based platforms. DevelopOnline provides development tools, > including a cross-compilation toolchain when appropriate. The developer, > however, has complete software control over the pre-configured device. All > of it is running Linux. > > What this means is Linux users can access working reference designs, > configure Linux, and execute on a test board all within DevelopOnline's > secure environment. > > The deadline to enter DevelopOnline's Software Design Contest is August 17, > 2001. The winner will receive national recognition, plus $10,000. Fifteen > runners-up receive $1,000 each. > > What is DevelopOnline looking for? Here's a sample of a few of the entries: > * Remote control of computer systems through cell phone/pager > * System power management > * Remote operation of a home security system through the Internet > > If any of your members are interested, they can visit our Web site for more > information: www.DevelopOnline.com <http://www.DevelopOnline.com>. > > > > > ----- End forwarded message -----