Google Summer of Code 2008 was just announced at http://code.google.com/soc/ . The summary of the program is that you can get a $4500 stipend (honestly only ~$4300 after April 15, 2009 so be ready for that) for coding a open source project over the summer. I've done it for the past two summers and its a rather relaxed but productive way to spend a summer.
They still haven't gotten the list of supported projects finalized, but you can expect the big projects from the previous years will still be in it. It's not too early to start thinking about it, since the sure-fire way to get accepted is to get involved with an open source project now. Google picks the projects they support, but its the projects that actually pick the students. You can drop me an email if you want to get involved with Amarok or KDE this year. I'll be one of the mentors, I could help you get involved. Last year Amarok didn't have many proposals, I want to fix that this time. Note that if you code for KDE its pretty likely that KDE e.V. will pay for 80% of your trip to the aKademy conference in Belgium in August. And if you work for Amarok, we'll likely pick up the 20% and your meals. :) This isn't really an advertised benefit, but its how it's worked in past years. Ian ----------------------------------------------------------------- To get off this list, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with Subject: unsubscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------
