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</div>
<p class="leftbar">
These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.27 2025-03-01**.
These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.28 2025-03-03**.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
@@ -389,51 +389,6 @@ the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **ONLY** while the
contest is **[open](../faq.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](../faq.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 number on the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
Once the contest enters the **[judging](../faq.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](../faq.html#open)**.
Until the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**,
the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) may be offline and/or unresponsive.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
See the
FAQ on "[obtaining and compiling the mkiocccentry tools](../faq.html#mkiocccentry)"
and the
FAQ on "[how to enter the IOCCC](../quick-start.html#enter)"
as that FAQ has important details on
[how to register](register.html)
as well as
[how to upload your submission](submit.html) to the IOCCC.
</p>
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@@ -547,6 +502,14 @@ which case they are. Of course, neither are any of the previous
winning entries, unless of course you're the winner! :-)
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
You are allowed to use tools to develop and test your submission.
These tools may include, but are not limited to code generators, code
analysis tools, machine learning tools, natural language models, code
copilot tools, etc.
</p>
<p class="leftbar">
See also [Rule 5](#rule5), [Rule 18](#rule18) and [Rule 21](#rule21).
</p>
@@ -564,6 +527,11 @@ Submissions may only be uploaded to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioc
while the contest is **[open](../faq.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">
Once the contest is in the **[judging](../faq.html#judging)** state (or
**[closed](../faq.html#closed)**), you may **NOT** upload submissions.
@@ -576,6 +544,24 @@ that they have received it. If uploaded submission is malformed, the [IOCCC jud
**MAY** (but are not required to) modify the slot comment accordingly.
</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">
The [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) will become active when the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
Until the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**,
the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) may be offline and/or unresponsive.
</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">
See the "[Important IOCCC dates](#dates)" section above for when these contest states are scheduled.
</p>
@@ -607,7 +593,7 @@ the interim ponder this modified quote purportedly said by Bill Gates:
<p class="leftbar">
> 10 submissions ought to be enough for anybody. :-)
>
> -- Bill Gates
> -- Bill Gates s/640K/10/ (allegedly)
</p>
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