1992 Developer's Competition
                   "Fire All Your Guns at Once!"

The upcoming 1992 Developer's Competition is sure to be one of the
highlights of the year.  It was one of the most exciting and fun
events of 1991.  It is your chance to demonstrate your abilities
to develop software applications quickly and professionally.

<<put your company name here>> believes that the <<put your product
name here>> is the best database application development tool and
feel that this is an excellent avenue to demonstrate it.  Why not
help prove it at the 1992 Developer's Competition and possibly win
one of the cash prizes.  At any rate, you will walk away with a
great time, and enough evaluation software to make your
participation worthwhile.

The competition will take place October 9th and 10th, 1992 in
Durham, North Carolina and will pit 100 software developers against
one another as they attempt to build a database application in 6
hours.   Each competitor will consist of a team of one or two
persons using a variety of database application software,
languages, and third party products.  Only one CPU, keyboard, and
printer is allowed.  This is a no holds barred competition. 
Developers can use any tools, language, or program generators. 
Only completed applications used as templates are prohibited. 
First, second, and third place contestants will receive cash prizes
($5000, $3000, $2000) respectively.  Each competitor will receive
at least $300 in software of their choice.  

-       The entry fee is only $200 per team member.  This includes
        meals, a chance to win the prize money, product and the
        "Proceedings".  More than this though, it is an exhilarating
        experience.

-       Your company will receive national recognition if it places
        within the top ten competitors.

-       All competitors will receive at least $300 worth of software
        development products of their choice.  See the list of prizes
        awarded at the 1991 Developer's Competition.

-       All competitors will gain invaluable experience as they see
        first hand how other software developers work, the software
        development environment they work in and why.

There is no deadline, but only the first 100 teams will be
accepted.  We must receive a completed registration with a deposit
of $100 per member to be accepted.  Spectators can attend the event
for $20 at the door.  Spectators who would like to attend the
social events, the Friday night reception and the awards dinner
must make a reservation and prepay $75.  

For additional information, contact the Developer's Competition at
(919)383-9749.                                                                               news.wp