Just a short reminder that the application phase for the Google Summer of Code 2009 is running.

GSoC 2009 logo

So far, we have quite few applications. Deadline is April 3rd, 19:00 UTC. Usually applications arrive rather late, but still I have the impression that we have much less than the previous years. But less copy & paste, too.

If you are interested in doing a GSoC project at Debian:

  • Check the Debian Wiki which has all kind of relevant information.
  • Talk to Debian people
  • Make sure it’s related to Debian (and not just “runs on Linux”)
  • Talk to Debian people
  • Make sure your application shows your genuine interest and has some original ideas, copy & paste will not be sufficient
  • Talk to Debian people

I hope to see more applications - and good luck that we get enough slots for all of you!

P.S. as far as I can tell, current Debian Developers can be eligible as well, although it has also always been a goal of the project to get new contributors involved.