====== 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!).

===== Personal Details =====

    * 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.

===== Background Information =====

    * 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:
         - C/C++
         - git
         - GNU/Linux programming tools OR Windows/MSVC programming tools OR Mac/Mac OS X programming tools (also say which one).
         - Qt
         - 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).

===== Project Proposal =====

==== Synopsis ====

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

==== Benefits to the MiniDisc Community ====

Why your project will benefit the MiniDisc community.

==== Deliverables ====

What will be the final output from your project?

==== Project Details ====

A more detailed description.

==== Project Schedule ====

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.

==== Thanks! ====

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