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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. $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. ;)

  2. 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 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.
  3. 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.

  4. 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?