> > And then you woke up. First what are the rules, 6502 or 65C02, code in

Good point. > > My vote goes for something with some graphical element so we can "see"

Nice, but already to high level. The task should be abstract enough to run within a simple system, lets say a SBC system with CPU, some MEM and some of the usual I/O&Controll stuff (Ports, Serial, Timer). Basicly there are two types of possible challanges: a) implements some kind of standard code in a most speedy way, or b) build some small, but sophisticated "real world" application. Challenge a) would meet the basic idea we had in our discusion: define at what ratio two processors are equivalent when executing a real task, while b) should be sophisticated enough to give a 'boh ey' (sound of exeptional admire) effect. In terms of a sportive competition a) would be a compulsatory exercise, while b) is more a voluntary (free style) exercise. As I stated before, for our theme a) would be more aprobiate. As actual tasks I would suggest for a): a 'simple' sorting challenge given is - Input media - Input structure - input data (same data or all participants, randomly generated) - Type of sort algo to use (what about just a bubble ? :) - Output structur - Output media the score schould be made up from Execution time (mainly for the sort, but also for I/O) Programm length (again most points to be given on the sort itself) Style (readability, portability, maintainability) for b) a thing like a small multi tasking OS could be used, maybe for a controlling application (heating or traffic - or what about a model railroad setup ?) or other purposes ? (This could be chalenging, since these kind of tasks are maybe a bit tough for our little helpers :) So, you're opinion ? MO FO ? I fear, I'll have to rub the lamp. Gruss H. -- Stimm gegen SPAM: http://www.politik-digital.de/spam/de/ Vote against SPAM: http://www.politik-digital.de/spam/en/ Votez contre le SPAM: http://www.politik-digital.de/spam/fr/ Ich denke, also bin ich, also gut HRK