Re: [PD] Google Summer of Code 2011

Thanks for taking the initiative, Patrick. There is at least a lot of
material to start with from previous efforts. I'll happily contribute
to an effort.

.hc

On Jun 6, 2010, at 4:22 PM, patrick mcnameeking wrote:

Hello List:

I am interested in putting together an application for Pure Data to
participate in next year's Google Summer of Code event. The Summer
of Code is an event where students are matched with mentors to work
on various open-source projects, and are given a rather generous
stipend. More information can be found here: http://code.google.com/soc/

As an organization, Pure Data has applied to participate in GSoC
twice in the past and has been rejected. The reasons for rejection
are not clear to me, but Hans-Christoph Steiner, who has lead the
charge in the past, said that he thinks it is worth trying to reapply. Here is a link to a previous application that was rejected: http://puredata.info/dev/summer-of-code

While perusing through the list of organizations that are
participating in 2010's Summer of Code, I couldn't help but notice
that many of them were tagged with application to Google's Android
OS. Since Pd can be ported to Android, it might be to our benefit
to point out Pd's possible application to developing mobile apps.

Alternatively, if nothing pans out for Pd in terms of GSoC (either
from rejection of an application or from a lack of interest) it was
suggested to me by Andy Farnell to seek alternative sponsorship from
possible benefactors such as Sun or EA.

Finally, I'd like to say upfront that I'm a University Student and
what originally got me interested in GSoC was the potential prestige
and stipend that would accompany participation. If some sort of
grant/sponsorship opportunity opens up, I fully intend on applying
for it. I ask that if at any point in time it seems as though I am
creating an unfair advantage for myself, that someone please let me
know.

I hope that as a community we can make something happen! Pat

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