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set tentative IOCCC28 dates, update rules and guidelines

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We set dates and times for when IOCCC28 will go into pending state,
open state, and judging state.  These dates are subject to change until
the content enters the open state.

Modified both `next/guidelines.md` and `next/rules.md` as per the
IOCCC28 dates and times.

Improve the `next/guidelines.md` and `next/rules.md` text around IOCCC28 dates and times.

We processed the XXX's in markdown files that needed processing.

Fixed a minor typo in `bin/cvt-submission.sh`.

Made some minor formatting improvements to `faq.md`, `next/register.md`,
`next/rules.md`, `next/guidelines.md`, `README.md` and `index.md`.

Updated "Rule 3" in `next/rules.md` in regards to the above.

Updated "Rule 8" in `next/rules.md` in regards to the above.

Changed `faq.md`  version from **28.1.8 2024-12-07**
to **28.2.0 2024-12-28**.

Changed `next/guidelines.md` version from **28.29 2024-12-27**
to **28.30 2024-12-28**.

Changed `next/rules.md` version from **28.14 2024-12-07**
to **28.15 2024-12-28**.

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</div>
<p class="leftbar">
These [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html) are version **28.29 2024-12-27**.
These [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html) are version **28.30 2024-12-28**.
</p>
**IMPORTANT**: Be **SURE** to read the [IOCCC rules](rules.html).
@@ -93,8 +93,25 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
</div>
<p class="leftbar">
This IOCCC runs from **2024-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC** to **YYYY-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC**.<br>
**XXX - date/time is TBD - XXX**
This IOCCC runs from **2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC** to **2025-04-01 23:29:31.374143 UTC**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
This contest will enter the **[pending](../status.html#pending)** state on or about
**2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
This contest will enter the **[open](../status.html#open)** state on **2025-01-31 23:19:17.130705 UTC**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
This contest will enter the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state on **2025-04-01 23:29:31.374143 UTC**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Until the content enters the **[open](../status.html#open)** state, any or all
of the above **dates and times may change**!
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
@@ -103,15 +120,18 @@ to be a **fun**ctional UTC time. :-)
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Until the start of this IOCCC, the [IOCCC rules](rules.html),
Until the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**,
the [IOCCC rules](rules.html),
[IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html) and the tools in the
[mkiocccentry repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry), should be
considered provisional **BETA** versions and **may be adjusted _AT
ANY TIME_**.</p>
considered provisional **BETA** versions and **may be adjusted _AT ANY TIME_**
before the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
The submit URL should be active on or slightly before **2024-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC**.<br>
**XXX - date/time is TBD - XXX**
You must [register](register.html) in order to submit your entry to the IOCCC.
You may [register](register.html) while the contest is either
**[pending](../status.html#pending)** or **[open](../status.html#open)**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
@@ -121,10 +141,74 @@ for instructions on registering and participating in the IOCCC, as the process h
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
The [IOCCC rules](rules.html) and these [IOCCC
guidelines](guidelines.html) will be available on the [Official IOCCC
website](https://www.ioccc.org) on or slightly before start of this IOCCC. Please check our
page on how to [upload your submission](submit.html) when the contest is [open](../status.html#open).
When the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**, an
[IOCCC judge](../judges.html) will email you your [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
**Username** and **Initial password**. This takes some time (maybe even a few days) for an
[IOCCC judge](../judges.html) to process your registration and email you your
initial login and password.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Those who [register](register.html) while the contest status is **[pending](../status.html#pending)**
will receive email with their [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password**
from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) shortly after the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Once an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) emails you your **Username** and **Initial password**, you
will have 72 hours to [change your submit server initial password](pw-change.html).
If you do not change your **Initial password** in time, you will have to [re-register](register.html).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Because it takes time (maybe even a few days) for an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html)
to process your registration and email you your initial login and password,
you should **MAKE SURE** you give yourself enough time before the contest closes.
In other words, **DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE FINAL DAYS** of the contest to register!
The [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) are **NOT** responsible for delayed or lost email,
nor for those who wait until the last minute to try to register!
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
For those who have [registered](register.html) and received by email, their
[submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password**
from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html), you may upload your submission to
the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) only while the
contest **[open](../status.html#open)**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
The [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org), in accordance with [Rule 17](rules.html#rule17),
places a limit of **3999971** octets on the size of your upload.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
You are **STRONGLY** advised to use the `mkiocccentry(1)` tool
as found in the [mkiocccentry repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
to form the file to upload to the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
See the
FAQ on "[obtaining and compiling the mkiocccentry tools](../faq.html#mkiocccentry)"
for more information about the `mkiocccentry(1)` tool.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
While the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**, you may modify your previously
uploaded submission by rebuilding your submission with the `mkiocccentry(1)` tool
and then re-uploading it to the same slot no the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Once the contest enters the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state, you will
**NOT** be allowed to upload your submission files.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
The [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) will become active when the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
Until the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**,
the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) may be offline and/or unresponsive.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
@@ -139,8 +223,7 @@ bytes.
<p class="leftbar">The new default way to compile submissions: `-std=gnu17 -O3 -g3
-Wall -Wextra -pedantic`.
You **are encouraged** to use the example Makefile here, rather than the
`mkiocccentry` repo. For details and help, see below in the [Makefile
section](#makefile).
`mkiocccentry` repo. For details and help, see below in the [Makefile section](#makefile).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
@@ -149,8 +232,7 @@ Submissions are in the form of a single xz compressed tarball.
<p class="leftbar">
To assist in the formation of the xz compressed tarball for submission, use the
`mkiocccentry(1)` tool as found in the [mkiocccentry
repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry).
`mkiocccentry(1)` tool as found in the [mkiocccentry repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
@@ -159,18 +241,19 @@ to account for the new [mkiocccentry repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkioccce
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
The IOCCC submission URL, [when the IOCCC is open](../status.html#open), is
[submit.ioccc.org](https://submit.ioccc.org/).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Because the Judges send you your initial login and password, and because it will
not be immediate, you should **MAKE SURE** you give yourself enough time before
the contest closes. In other words, don't wait until the last few days!
See the
FAQ on "[obtaining and compiling the mkiocccentry tools](../faq.html#mkiocccentry)"
and the
FAQ on "[how to enter the IOCCC](../faq.html#enter)"
as that FAQ has import details on
[how to register](register.html)
as well as
[how to upload your submission](submit.html) for the IOCCC.
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