Sun just launched the OpenSolaris Apps of Steel Challenge. This is a
great opportunity to learn about developing and porting packages. Then
use your talents and participate for a chance to win a Toshiba
OpenSolaris laptop! The winning packages will also be showcased at the
OpenSolaris Install Lounge at CommunityOne West, in San Francisco on
June 1-3rd, 2009. part from the prizes and recognition, contributing OpenSolaris
packages benefits the entire OpenSolaris community by building out the
package eco-system.   Need help getting started? Check the OpenSolaris
Software Porter's Community.Packages must be submitted by 12:00 pm midnight PDT on May 8, 2009. Packages will be judged on the following criteria:



Complexity of the Port, * Use of unique OpenSolaris features, such as ZFS, DTrace, SMF, and FMA, * Number of dependent packages ported , *Usefulness to the end user



For all the details, please see the Official OpenSolaris Apps of Steel Challenge Rules and Restrictions






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