All computers (both desktop and laptop computers are allowed) must be able to communicate with a Windows 2003 file server and print server.  Furthermore, for contests that require a compiled deliverable, you must be able to provide a compatible "Wintel" binary.  Your computer should be fully patched with all current operating system and application software updates. It should also have current antivirus software installed to help protect against the possibility of infection and/or corruption that could result in a loss of your competition time, results, or both.  Although staff will try their best to provide technical support onsite, please understand that they cannot allow your support problems to monopolize other student's time.
 

All computers must have a working 10/100 Ethernet wired network adapter. You will also need to have Microsoft Windows Networking and TCP/IP both installed. The TCP/IP connection properties should be set to use DHCP so that the computer can obtain its network address automatically. Each team is responsible for ensuring that their computer can connect to the onsite network properly. A testing area will be available for verification.
 

As you compete in a particular contest, you will be provided with a private, secure folder on the local network where you will submit your work. At the end of a competition event, make sure you have copied your final submission to this folder. Ensure that filenames do not contain any identifying indications (names, school names, etc.)
 

Any form of outside communication via a wired or wireless device of any kind may not be activated during competition. Any activation will result in immediate disqualification. This includes, but is not limited to, instant messengers, IRC chat, forums, shoutboxes, etc.

Some contests may allow or require that printed materials be submitted at the end of the contest period. See the rules for you particular contest of interest to determine whether or not a contest will require printed output.

If printing is required for a particular contest, the Contest Coordinator may make network-based printers available at the end of the contest period. In order to be able to use those printers, your computer will need to have a Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors and a 10/100 Ethernet adapter. You will also need to have Microsoft Windows Networking and TCP/IP both installed. The TCP/IP connection properties should be set to use DHCP so that the computer can obtain its network address automatically.
 

Your computer must contain the approved application development tool(s) in the version(s) specified on the official contest webpage.  Additionally, there will be a pre-contest PC check-up lab station staffed with conference volunteers to help make sure that your software, settings and devices are in order for the respective contests events that you are entering. *
 

All teams are responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of their computer equipment. AITP does not assume responsibility for any loss or damage.
 

There will "not" be any loaner systems or on-site PC lab systems available for use for the contests denoted as "BYOC" which basically means - if you do not bring, borrow or rent a notebook PC for the contests that you want to enter, then you will not be able to compete.
 

Two (2) workstations will be allowed for the Application Development competition Graphics Communications.  For the remainging competitions marked as BYOC, only one (1) PC workstation (consisting of one monitor, one CPU, one keyboard, and one mouse OR one laptop, one external keyboard, and one mouse) will be allowed per team.