Sounds kind of interesting. I wish I had more time for things like this.

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> 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>.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

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