1992 Developers Competition - Rules

1.      Any language, toolset, or program generator may be used in the
        program development.

2.      The maximum number of members per team is two.

3.      One computer and one keyboard per team.  You must provide your
        own computer.  (We will attempt to have replacement parts
        available, no guarantees!).  Multitasking is acceptable.

4.      Previously completed applications may not be used.

5.      Any reference material on any type of media is acceptable
        (except previously completed applications)

6.      Advanced information on the application for the competition
        is not permitted.  Competitors will receive the rules and
        judging criteria before the event.  The application will
        involve a main database, a table lookup related to one of the
        fields in the main database, and a file with a many
        relationship to the main database.  

7.      Collaboration with other teams is not allowed.  Consultation
        or assistance from outside the team is not allowed.

8.      Judging will be based on demonstrated capability, not on what
        the team says the programs can or could do.  It is the
        developer's responsibility to demonstrate that the program
        meets the judging criteria within the 12 minutes allowed.

9.      Non-compliance with these rules will result in immediate
        disqualification (as determined by the Rules Committee). 
        Decisions on infractions by the Rules Committee is final and
        may not be repealed.

10.     Rights to the each application will remain with the software
        developer.  Each developer grants license to use the program
        at no charge to the following: The company that provided the
        application, 2) to the Developers Competition Committee for
        inclusion in "The Proceedings" and for any other use deemed
        useful by the Developers Competition Committee.  With the
        exception of providing "The Proceedings" at moderate cost
        ($50-$100), no entity besides the original developer has the
        right to sell, market or distribute the applications.  It is
        the duty of the developer to include appropriate copyright
        notices to this effect.

11.     Participation in the competition implies acceptance of these
        rules and conditions.