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NANY 2009 PROGRESS REPORT - The Volunteer Voice

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The NANY 2009 Challenge is a little over three weeks old and we've seen an explosion of interest, pledges and teasers already! We've also had, in addition to the NANY Mug, some great rewards pledged by DonationCoder members for the coders that satisfy the Challenge requirements.

The aim of the NANY Challenge is to release a new programe, utility, game, etc on January 1st, which you have first pledged your commitment to produce in the NANY 2009 Intro thread; our aim was to have the pledges close on December 7th: so there's still time to join the fun! Read the instructions here if your interested: we're always happy to bend some aims to increase the fun. If you're in need of some inspiration you can check out the Communal Idea Thread.

This thread will be a regular update by your humble volunteer that will focus on the various entries (in no particular order), but first some interesting details about this year's Challenge.

NANY 2009 Challenge Details
As I said: three weeks in to the Challenge and we've had a great level of interest. The New Year will be an exciting celebration! So far we have:
  • 28 Pledges
  • 23 Confirmed Entrants
  • 14 Teasers / Entries

One of the wonderful surprises of each NANY is the wide variety of entries, and this year is not different, though there is (understandably) a strong bias towards Windows. Of the 14 Entries posted so far:
  • 10 Windows Based
  • 1 Interpreted (Ruby)
  • 1 Web Based
  • 1 Android Based

So far the entries have focused on getting things done, with the main Categories:
  • 12 Utilities
  • 2 Entertainment based
  • There's also been strong support for the development of our beloved FARR with 3 new Plugin releases.

Congratulations to all participating Coders!

If you're a programmer -- why not participate? All you have to do is think of a new program to write and get it done by January 1st!

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