Google Summer of Code/2012

GsoC 2012 at Gentoo


Welcome to the Gentoo Wiki portal on Google's Summer of Code 2012.

Here, you will find all information on Gentoo's participation in this year's edition, how to apply for a project, what ideas we have and who to contact with any questions.

Quick links:



For students

 * Our application guidelines
 * Last year's ideas
 * Google FAQ

For mentors

 * Mentoring guidelines

Getting help
In case your question was not answered on our website, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Here is how you can reach us:
 * #gentoo-soc IRC channel (please be patient, there is not always someone on who can help)
 * [mailto:gentoo-soc@lists.gentoo.org gentoo-soc mailing list] (subscription required, Browse the archives)

Important events

 * March 9, 2300 UTC: Organization application deadline
 * March 26: Student application period begins
 * April 6, 1900 UTC: Student application deadline
 * May 21: Start of coding
 * July 13: Midterm evaluation deadline
 * August 24: Final evaulation deadline

For more information, consult the official timeline. 