Google Summer of Code - Application Template

When applying for a Google Summer of Code grant to work with the linux-minidisc, your application must follow our application template (much of which we have borrowed from the NeL project who borrowed them from the Blender Foundation, thanks guys!).

• Name
• College/University
• Course/Major
• Email
• Conventional Contact Information (Phone and/or Address)
• Webpage (optional)
• IM Contacts (GTalk, MSN, AIM, Skype. Optional)
• IRC Nick (if you are on irc.freenode.net in #nel)
• Availability
  • How much time do you plan to spend on the GSoC project?
  • What is your intended start and end date.
  • What other factors are affecting your availability?
  • We need to know if your start will be delayed by exams, for example.

• Please summarize your background (education and software development)
• Tell us a little about who you are what why you're interested in linux-minidisc.
• Rate from 0 to 5 your knowledge of the following tools:
  1. C/C++
  2. git
  3. GNU/Linux programming tools OR Windows/MSVC programming tools OR Mac/Mac OS X programming tools (also say which one).
  4. Qt
  5. Python
• (Optional) What was the first computer you programmed on? What was the most advanced program you wrote on it? (brief answer)
• (Optional) Pick one C++ program that you have enjoyed writing. What made it satisfying to write? (brief answer).

A short description of what you would like to do for the linux-minidisc project.

Why your project will benefit the MiniDisc community.

What will be the final output from your project?

A more detailed description.

How long will the project take? When can you begin work? Include an estimated timeline of the project with mini-milestones. The more detailed the better but do not worry about being too detailed.

Thank you for applying to work with linux-minidisc in the Google Summer of Code program!