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--- rules [2008/09/13 13:37] – created franck
+++ rules [2008/09/13 13:55] (current) – franck
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 ====== Rules and Instructions ======
-The time to complete all questions is 120 minutes.
+===== General =====
-The allowed programming languages are C, C++, Java.
-You may bring books or other printed material if you like.
+The time to complete all questions is 120 minutes.  The allowed programming languages are C, C++, Java.  Non-standard libraries cannot be used in your solutions.  The Standard Template Library (STL) and C++ string libraries are allowed.  You may bring books or other printed material if you like.
 ===== Input and Output Format Rules =====
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   * Output must correspond //exactly// to the provided sample output, including (mis)spelling and spacing.  Multiple spaces will not be used in any of the judges' output, except where explicitly stated.
-All programs will be re-compiled prior to testing with the judges'
+===== Submission of Solution =====
-    data.
-Non-standard libraries cannot be used in your solutions. The Standard
-    Template Library (STL) and C++ string libraries are allowed.
-Programming style is not considered in this contest. You are free to
-    code in whatever style you prefer.
-Documentation is not required.
-Each solution is given limited CPU time and memory to run for each
-    input file.
-Submitting solutions:
+In order to submit your solution
+  * open a new terminal
+  * change directory to ''/cs/fac/packages/pc2''
+  * run ''./pc2team''
+  * provide the login and password given to you by the judges
+  * click on the Submit tab (if not already selected)
+  * select the problem you solved
+  * select the programming language your solution is written in
+  * select the source file to submit (your solution must be coded in a //single// source file
+  * click on submit
-Your solution must be coded in a single source file.
+===== Evaluation of Solution =====
-In order to submit:
-- Open a new terminal
+Your solution will be re-compiled prior to testing with the judges' data.  While testing, your solution is given limited CPU time and memory to run for each input file.  Programming style is not considered in this contest. You are free to code in whatever style you prefer.  Documentation is not required.
-- Change directory with "cd /cs/fac/packages/pc2"
-- Run "./pc2team"
-- Provide the login and password given to you by the judges
-- Click on the Submit tab (if not already selected)
-- Select the problem you solved
-- Select the programming language your solution is written in
-- Select the source file to submit
-- Click on submit
-The judge's response should appear a few moments later.
+===== Scoreboard =====
-To see the online scoreboard, point your browser to the following file:
+To see the online scoreboard, point your browser to the following URL:
 http://www.cs.yorku.ca/acm/contest/