Why is the contest 2 months long?

Quality takes time.
Quality is going to be a key factor in how people vote!

Why do you want me to include a ReadMe file?

The main reason is for us to know what information about your application you want published.

There is just not enough time for us to write review for all entries.

ReadMe files are not needed for Essay entries.

What copyright information do I need to include?

A simple REM statement stating that the code is original to you and released as Open Source.

As an example, there is a nifty little copyright notice in Freeform's bas file. It's the first thing you see when you open the file.

If you're interested in a more elaborate license and copyright statement for Open Source releases many great examples can be found at Open Source License

You might want to also check out Copyright Basics at the US Copyright Office.

If I join the contest, who owns my program.

You do.
All authors retain their copyrights.

There is advertising on this demo web site. Why?

This is a sponsored contest.
The people, and companies, that have donated the prizes and deserve the recognition.

Can I update my entry?

Yes.
You are allowed to update your entry but it is not recommended.

Most people will download the first version you post but might not download your update.
These folks will judge your app by the first release.

I would be careful to upload your entry only after finished and tested thouroughly.

What is the essay?

The essay section gives everyone a chance to collect a prize.

Your essay might be as you were telling a friend about LB. Be truthful.
Your essay might be published in Libby's About file.

There are a lot of, dare I say mature, programmers who will be voting.
Spelling and grammar will effect votes.

I havn't regestered Liberty BASIC. Can I still join the contest?

Yes!
Anyone may submit an application.
The only real restrictions are that the program is written in LB and the source code is included.
Of course, you must be the original author.

Who is judging the contest?

We all are!
A Poll will be setup at the Liberty BASIC Forum.

Can we enter more than one program?

Yes!
You may enter as many apps as you want.
All entries will be considered for inclusion to Libby.

I have entered a program in another contest. Can I enter the same program in the Libby Contest?

Yes
Entries for the Libby contest do not have to be new and it does not matter if they were entered in a previous contest.

They do have to be entered by the original author and be released as open source.

Those who feel that they do not have the programming skills to compete are encouraged to write an essay entry.
Again, the essays must be released for publication by the original author.

Can I win more than 1 prize?

No
Only one prize per contestant.

Let's say that you have recieved top vote in both Programming tools and Liberty BASIC Essay.

If you have more votes in Programming tools than Essay, you take top prize for Programming tools.
Essay would go to the person with next higest vote count in that category.

If I win a web site where can I get help setting it up?

These sites come pre-setup sans-content.

A Winner's Circle forum will be setup.
Site setup options will be the topic of discussion.

Hey, I won! How do I collect my prize.

Winners will receive an e-mail explaining how to select and/or collect their prize.

Remember, the top vote getter, in each category, gets the first choice.