Update: This contest IS open to non-US residents as well.
I’m ecstatic to announce that I will be one of the judges for the $100,000 Killer App Challenge being put on by Ribbit. That’s right, $100,000 will be split up amongst the top winners who do the coolest stuff with the Ribbit technology. This is your chance to make the big time and pocket a huge amount of cash.
Go on over to the contest site to read all of the rules and get signed up to compete. I will be doing a tutorial on how to get started with Ribbit very shortly. What are you waiting for? Go and register now! Now don’t even try to bribe me by sending a new Canon 5D MKII to my house 
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Lee
thats cool lee…
btw, is this contest open for non-us residents… i read the rules.. it says u have to get authorization to participate…
Would all forgive my alliance to Silverlight if I entered an app to this competition? as for 30k, i’d dust off my Flash skills from old…
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Scott Barnes
Microsoft.
100k? Bring on the Ribbit toot’s
And yes. The MKII would be super sweet.
Congratulations could make FLASH FROM COURSE OF ALL SERIOUS 0 playing a real pleasure LEARN FROM AN
PERSON AS YOU THANK YOU
To makubex:
“Competitors must be (i) a U.S. citizen, (ii) a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., (iii) a temporary resident, asylee, refugee of the U.S., or have a lawfully issued work authorization card permitting unrestricted employment in the U.S., or (iv) a non-U.S. resident authorized to perform services as an independent contractor.”
So its basically not open for non-us residents.
Was about to ask you your address. But sadly, its open only for US residents.
Damn! I bet there are tons of devs here in Europe that would’ve entered as well.
Too bad it’s just for US developers!
Sick. too bad I don’t have a chance in hell!
seanlail – “Damn! I bet there are tons of devs here in Europe that would’ve entered as well.” – Yep!
Too bad for frenchies !
WANTED TO QUICKLY CLARIFY THAT THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO NON-US RESIDENTS with the exception of Quebec (due to local contest restrictions) and the following US embargoed countries: Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Sudan or Syria .
We have expanded the language in the rules so that it is hopefully a bit more clear (please see below).
And, to explain further, the primary intent is to avoid having a member violate their immigration visa, or other employment laws, in the country in which they are located. And, if there is another reason (for example an employment obligation) that would prevent someone from working as an independent contractor
New language:
Eligibility
The Competition is open to all members of the TopCoder website, who have subscribed to the free Ribbit developer services and agreed to the terms thereof, and who are at least 18 years of age. Competitors must be (i) a U.S. citizen, (ii) a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., (iii) a temporary resident, asylee, refugee of the U.S., or have a lawfully issued work authorization card permitting unrestricted employment in the U.S., or (iv) a non-U.S. resident authorized in the country in which the member resides while participating in the competition to perform services as an independent contractor.
A Competitor is not eligible for this Competition if he/she is a resident of the Quebec province of Canada, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. In addition, a Competitor is not eligible for this Competition if the Competitor is on the Specially Designated National list promulgated and amended, from time to time, by the United States Department of the Treasury.
Previous language:
Eligibility
The Competition is open to all members of the TopCoder website, who have subscribed to the free Ribbit developer services and agreed to the terms thereof, and who are at least 18 years of age. Competitors must be (i) a U.S. citizen, (ii) a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., (iii) a temporary resident, asylee, refugee of the U.S., or have a lawfully issued work authorization card permitting unrestricted employment in the U.S., or (iv) a non-U.S. resident authorized to perform services as an independent contractor.
A Competitor is not eligible for this Competition if he/she is a resident of the Quebec province of Canada, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. In addition, a Competitor is not eligible for this Competition if the Competitor is on the Specially Designated National list promulgated and amended, from time to time, by the United States Department of the Treasury.
The contest IS open to non-US developers. Sorry for the confusion, but our legal team has clarified… “a non-U.S. resident authorized in the country in which the member resides while participating in the competition to perform services as an independent contractor.”
Go register and good luck: http://killerappchallenge.ribbit.com
Hey Lee what about if I buy you Canon 5D MKII after I win the money? Man
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you are not cheap to buy – demanding $ 3000 camera!!!
Already made my first app tonight, Looking forward to impressing my boss tomorrow!
Hey Lee, if you guarantee me on my win, i’ll split you the prize money..
Well I guess Ribbit had to do something with the $100 million they got from BT!
Call me cynical, but shouldn’t an exciting new platform have people wanting to develop apps with it for free? Dangling this carrot in front of the community smacks of desperation on Ribbit’s part.
Great stuff! Just made my first call
Now I just need to think of a cool way to use the technology!
hahaha look at that expresion on Lee’s face! You can tell his mind is racing… if this doesn’t make your fingers twitch you must be paralized…
hey scott i forgive you dude… but make something raaaaaad…
Nice made my first call, second third… lol
Made a Caller ID and and answer button so far.
SO COOL, thanks for sharing Lee.
What about a new Red camera, Lee?
Hi lee,
I was wondering when you would upload the tutorial on this.
Thank you.