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Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 4 Details (Beginner and Advanced; high jump)

June 11, 2009 Jun 11, 2009 06/11/09
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Beginner Event 4: The high jumpIn the high jump event, you must soar to new heights as you read a database containing high jumpers’ training data in order to predict who will win on the day of the competition.Event ScenarioThe ability to access data from external sources is a fundamental scripting need. Whether the data comes from ...

Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 3 Details (Beginner and Advanced; shot put)

June 10, 2009 Jun 10, 2009 06/10/09
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Beginner Event 3: The shot putIn the shot put, you need to be able to handle a heavy load of text. To make it easier for you to carry the load, you will be asked to balance text between two files.Event ScenarioIT pros are often called upon to work with text files in various configurations, and to perform different tasks on those ...

We Thank Our Sponsors–SAPIEN Technologies, Quest Software, and /n software

June 9, 2009 Jun 9, 2009 06/9/09
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In these economic times, we were very much buoyed by three companies' willingness to sponsor the 2009 Summer Scripting Games. Our greatest thanks go out to: If you have been considering doing business with any of these companies, we'd like to nudge you their way.Thank you, SAPIEN Technologies, Quest Software, and /n software!&...

Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 2 Details (Beginner and Advanced; long jump)

June 9, 2009 Jun 9, 2009 06/9/09
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Beginner Event 2: The long jumpIn the long jump event, you will be asked to determine the speed, the strength, and the agility of your computer.   Event ScenarioJust like in the "real Olympics," everyone wants their computer to be the fastest, the strongest, and the most able. Unlike with an Olympic athlete, all it takes to determine...

Official Rules of the 2009 Summer Scripting Games

June 9, 2009 Jun 9, 2009 06/9/09
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  Eligibility/Entry PeriodThis trade promotion is open only to those who are employed in the field of technology system administration. However, residents of the following countries are ineligible to participate: The Canadian Province of Quebec as well as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan. and Syria. Employees of Microsoft...