Why use the OpenSolaris Operating System? Because only OpenSolaris offers unique features like TimeSlider, ZFS as the default filesystem, an enhanced Image Packaging System (IPS), COMSTAR, DTrace-enabled packages for extreme observability and performance tuning, D-Light, and much more. OpenSolaris provides the ideal open-source platform to develop your next-generation applications. And when you are ready to deploy, OpenSolaris has the world-record performance you want and the reliability you need -- all backed by world-class support from Sun.
Sun Microsystems is happy to announce the OpenSolaris Apps of Steel Challenge. If you're a student, developer, system administrator, or someone who just likes to develop packages, use your talents and participate for a chance to win a Toshiba OpenSolaris laptop!
Submit the best package that meets the criteria within the stated time frame and win a Toshiba OpenSolaris Laptop. Your package will also be showcased at the OpenSolaris Install Lounge at CommunityOne West, on June 1-3rd, 2009.
Need help trying to figure out which package you want to submit? Check here for a list of ideas.
Download OpenSolaris 2008.11 now and experience it from the Live CD or install it on your favorite system. OpenSolaris supports more than 1000 systems, from laptops to the latest multicore servers. Join the community, share your experiences and start contributing your applications to the package repository. You can also join the OpenSolaris.org community of developers building the systems software you see here.
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