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mikelima 2011-06-26 14:18
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cb22 (Post 1039401)
I'll be honest, I'm working on an entry for this competition, but if I had to put down any reason on that form besides "I really want an N950 because it looks damn cool and I like tinkering with things." I'd be lying. Wouldn't want to deprive more worthy developers of one :)
I understand your doubting, as I went through a bit of the same myself...

...*a bit*. The "don't esitate" part did the trick for me. :)

I joined the competion as a way to improve my motivation to work on my pet project by having a deadline and a judgement, and it is working splendidly! But I would be toying with my N900 none the less.

My project is fun and I find it very useful for my daily commute, but it is in no way grandiose. I do not know what you are working on, but if you are anything like me you are probably underestimating your effort.

So I decided to let the Meego Community decide on this issue; if there are other developers more worthy of the developer kit than me, so be it; but you cannot find out if you do not try.

zehjotkah 2011-06-27 06:20
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Donation update (sorry for the delay, I was away with my girl since friday and I prefer to not lurk around the web when we have the possibility to spend some quality time together).

20,00 € by (no nickname specified)

Thanks a lot!

helex 2011-06-27 06:34
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
I have applied myself for a N950 development kit but I really doubt to get one. :(
I know too much potential good MeeGo developers and great maemo contributors around here.

250 devices are in my opinion far too few. If I could simply buy it I would immediately. ;)

I know, Nokia is afraid because of the Keyboard and the warranty issue.
In my opinion they should simply create a N9 developer program on their own site. 1000€ fee for the first year to get access to the Ovi Store and the developer who applies gets a N950 for free without warranty and without support. Problem solved. If it gets broken it was a free donation.

I have soon 2 weeks vacation and al lot of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas... hard times at the moment. :(
If I don't get one I hope the guy that gets my device creates something really cool and useful out of it for my N9. I hope the best...

zehjotkah 2011-06-27 13:48
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Another donation update!

20,00 € by (no nickname specified)
Thanks a lot!

Take a look at all donations made up to date here: http://wiki.maemo.org/MeeGo_Coding_C...ity_Prize_Fund

kojacker 2011-06-27 14:43
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Bumperoo'd the Meego forum thread with an update.

kojacker 2011-06-27 16:03
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by helex (Post 1039817)
I have applied myself for a N950 development kit but I really doubt to get one. :(
I know too much potential good MeeGo developers and great maemo contributors around here.
You did the right thing applying, you just never know :) in my humble opinion your development CV gives you as good a chance as anyone, so good luck!

Quim mentioned on the MeeGo forum thread that there are about 3x applications as number of devices. Im interested to know if anyone has learned they will receive a device yet? Post here so we can send our competition entries to you for testing.. i mean.. cough.. so we can congratulate you!:D

Zas 2011-06-27 19:21
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Just added my entry to the competition. You can visit its website for videos.

Its a simple memory game where you must remember the order of the flashing lights and then repeat it. After each sequence its gets one light longer. Here's a screenshot:
http://competition.meetmeego.org/sys...png?1309201388

helex 2011-06-27 20:18
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kojacker (Post 1040094)
You did the right thing applying, you just never know :) in my humble opinion your development CV gives you as good a chance as anyone, so good luck!
Thanks, Kojacker!

Sometimes I really need this kind of feedback... in my own opinion I have still not enought skills... or not that much skills I want to get myself. I'm still learning every day more and more and I can't see a end. ;)
But perhaps you're right... I've learned a lot the past 2 years with maemo and now MeeGo... I got used to Linux (normaly I work only with Windows and the .NET framework - never touched Linux before), I learned python and learned again C and now C++ together with Qt. Don't forget the packaging and moreover I have improved my english skills... :D (I hope for you I have... ;))

So, whatever will happen with my application to the N9 development kit program. I have learned a lot because of maemo and from this community. So it was anyway a big win for myself. With a MeeGo Device or without. :)

And as written in the Nokia N950 Devkit thread:
I hope if I got elected nobody will hunt me down only to get their finger on this piece of technology... :D

zehjotkah 2011-06-28 08:03
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
We are frequently asked if the Nokia N950 will be available as prize.
As stated earlier: No.
I'll quote what I wrote at the MeeGo forum:

Quote:
Originally Posted by zehjotkah
We don't offer any Nokia N950 devices as prizes.
If you want any other device just write us an email, we already have sent out some devices.

Also at the moment, MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan is not taking part (I repeat), _NOT_ taking part at the MeeGo Coding Competition.
We have to test every submitted app and then approve those apps to be eligible before the voting process starts.
As nobody of the organizers does have access to a N9 or N950 at the moment, we can't test MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan apps and therefore they won't be accepted.
This *will* change as soon as at least one of the organizers gets access to a MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan device.

I hope you understand that.

marxian 2011-06-28 08:03
Re: MeeGo Coding Competition 2011
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kojacker (Post 1040094)
Im interested to know if anyone has learned they will receive a device yet?
It looks like this will be discussed at today's meeting (today is the deadline for applications), so we should find out soon enough. :)

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/5...1062808242.png


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