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Sun Announces $100k Contest for Grid App Developers

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the win-some-megabucks dept.

C-Shalom writes "EWeek reports that Sun announced a contest where developers can compete for $100k in prizes for developing applications that utilize the Grid. This is in addition to 100 free CPU hours on the Grid. From the article: 'Sun is hosting a competition where developers can compete for $50,000 in prize money. The winners of the Sun Grid Compute Utility Cool Apps Prize for Innovation contest will be determined based on the software they develop on the grid, MacRunnels said. Sun is planning additional contests for later in the year, which will bring the total potential winnings to $100,000.' The press release contains more info not included in the article."

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  1. distributed prize-money by __aahlyu4518 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "the Sun Grid Compute Utility Cool Apps Prize for Innovation contest"
    I think the prize money should go to those few people that can remember the name of that contest.

  2. $100k by sirinek · · Score: 5, Insightful

    That's cheaper than hiring even one developer on full time! Wow, Sun knows how to save some money. ;)

  3. We have a grid by Timo_UK · · Score: 5, Funny

    and no idea what to do with it. Before we all get fired, someone please tell us why we spent all that money, PLEASE!!!

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    1. Re:We have a grid by Fred_A · · Score: 3, Funny

      Well, all you need now is Natalie Portman!

      Oh, wait, grid, never mind...

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    2. Re:We have a grid by D-Cypell · · Score: 5, Funny
      We have a grid and no idea what to do with it.


      Try putting an X in the center square.
  4. Idle Grid by Ritz_Just_Ritz · · Score: 3, Interesting

    If they've got this powerful cpu farm and it's obviously underutilized, why don't they donate un-rented cycles to something that helps us all (like the Folding@Home project)??? Seems like if they chose some sort of charitable recipient, they could even write the cost off on their corporate tax bill.

    1. Re:Idle Grid by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

      The idea is to spur development of grid applications, not to give stuff away. The more people with experience of grid applications, and the more grid applications that exist, the more business opportunities Sun have.

      Chances are Sun don't need any help with their taxes, they probably already pay as little as possible.

  5. Is Mr Right out there? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Young, slim - but growing - Computer Grid seeks Applications. Must have own users and be willing to lose them. Prefer long-term commitment, but willing to accept anything. GSOH absolutely essential.

    Our first date will be my first time.

    Are you the risk-taker I'm looking for?

  6. My app by suv4x4 · · Score: 3, Funny

    My application emulates a huge amount of monkeys on a Grid terminal, writing the winning application.

    Now that I've started it, it's only a matter of time, *evil grin* muahahaha.

  7. US only by goldaryn · · Score: 3, Informative

    Not 100% clear from article or TFA: only available to US-based customers.. (TFA says the service itself is US-based with plans to expand)

    I get:

    We are not able to grant you access to the Sun Grid Compute Utility. The service is currently only available to users located in the United States. If you feel this message is in error, or you have questions about service availabliity in your area, contact Sun Grid Customer Care at sungrid-help@sun.com and reference this service code(s): 9024

    Shame.

  8. Something Wicked This Way Comes? by gurutc · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is an Idle Grid the Devil's Workshop?

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