Announcing the 3rd Annual Codeslinger Shootout! On March 19, 2008 you are invited to test your fast thinking and programming skills at the GatorLUG meeting. You could win the coveted title of "Fastest Codeslinger of 2008", a cool mug proclaiming your victory, and the book Beautiful Code [1] published by O'Reilly.

Rules
1. Enter the contest by emailing your name and programming language of choice to contest@gatorlug.org on or before March 18, 2008. You are not limited to using this language during the contest. (Note: email on the LUG box is not working at the moment. Disregard this rule and just come to the contest. No pre-entry required.)

2. Bring your laptop (or borrow one from a friend) with a wireless connection to the meeting.
3. You may use any programming/scripting language/environment you want.
4. You may not use search engines to look for example code to copy and paste during the event.
5. You will start up your laptop and programming environment.
6. Your hands will come off the laptop and stay off until the start signal is given.
7. If you touch the computer before the start signal you will be disqualified.
8. A general problem with a single correct answer will be presented.
9. You may solve the problem with an algorithm or a simulation.
10. There will be a question and answer period.
11. After the question and answer period, the start signal will be given.
12. The first person to post their source code and correct answer output to an internal website set up for the contest wins.
13. A judge will look at the code and output to verify the winner.
14. The decision of the judge will be final, no whining allowed.
15. Hats, boots and leather are optional but good for style points.