Contest Environment
The contest will be conducted on Dells (Pentium 4 2.8GHz processors) running Windows 2000.
Programming problems will be solved and tested using each
team's choice of: Microsoft Visual Studio.NET Basic, C, or C++; Java NetBeans; or ObjectAda.
A pair of networked
HP-4200 laser printers will be available for producing hard copies
of programming solutions.
The 45 minute practice session
will demonstrate
basic techniques of the operating system and the compilers.
However, it is expected that the participating teams will
have some familiarity with their chosen environment. Location
Each team will be assigned an ID number and a computer.
All of the computers to be used for the contest are located
in the computer lab on the second floor of the Olin Building, Room 207.
The work area for team members who are not currently
working on the computer will be rooms 203, 205, 208, 209 and 210 on the same
floor. The judging area will be Olin 212, adjacent to the
contestants.
Friday Check-In
Each team must complete an official on-site registration
form upon their arrival at the contest.
Each team will be given an information packet that updates contest rules
for the competition, if necessary.
Problem Submissions:
All teams will be given the same six problems to solve at
the outset of the contest.
The problems may be solved in
any order.
Meal Info
A buffet lunch will be provided for all contestants in Olin 210.
In addition, all participants are cordially invited to a pizza party
on Friday, November 5. This event will take place in the AAAS Room of Burwell Hall, and will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (overlapping with the conference banquet). Drop in any time. The last batch of pizzas is scheduled to be delivered at 7:30.
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