2009년 12월 4일 금요일

News #82: Nationwide balloon-hunt contest tests online networking

Ten floating red balloons across the United States will be the target in Saturday's challenge.


STORY HIGHLIGHTS
An online contest challenges players to find 10 weather balloons scattered across the U.S.
Saturday's DARPA Network Challenge will offer $40,000 to the winner
Teams are using Twitter, Facebook and private meeting spots to plan their efforts
Balloons will remain aloft for six hours; contestants must report coordinates to win

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