improve news.html and mastodon info

Added "2024-04-20" news update. Fixed format for "2023-05-22" news. Fixed bad links to `judges.html`. Add "Jump to: top" near the bottom. The `make gen_top_html` no longer builds `next/rules.html` nor `next/guidelines.html`. This is being done by the `bin/gen-status.sh` tool and `make gen_status`. Moved `make gen_top_html` after `make gen_status` in the top level Makefile rules for `make www` and `make quick_www` because `bin/gen-status.sh` uses the modification date of `news.html` (that make gen_top_html might modify) when forming `status.json`. Added FAQ 6.12 for "What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?". Simplified `contact.html` mastodon info to refer the above FAQ for further mastodon information. Changed `bin/gen-top-html.sh` VERSION from "1.4.2 2024-04-21" to "1.4.3 2024-04-21". The `bin/gen-status.sh` tool will build `next/rules.html` and/or `next/guidelines.html` if they are missing or empty. Changed `bin/gen-status.sh` VERSION from "1.3 2024-04-14" to "1.4 2024-04-21". Run `make gen_top_html gen_status` to perform the above.
2024-04-21 15:32:04 -07:00
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commit 521a852e24
@@ -268,8 +268,8 @@ help:
 	@echo "make entry_index	 - force the build of ALL winner index.html files"
 	@echo "make gen_other_html	 - build entry HTML files from markdown other than README.md"
 	@echo "make gen_year_index	 - generate year level index.html files using the"
-	@echo "make gen_status		 - generate status.json and status.html"
 	@echo "make gen_top_html	 - generate a number of the top level HTML files from markdown"
+	@echo "make gen_status		 - generate status.json and status.html"
 	@echo "make quick_entry_index	 - build winner index.html files that might be out of date"
 	@echo "make quick_www		 - generate html files more quickly, checking timestamps"
 	@echo "make www		 - build html pages for web site"
@@ -452,8 +452,8 @@ quick_www:
 	${MAKE} gen_years
 	${MAKE} gen_year_index
 	${MAKE} gen_other_html
-	${MAKE} gen_status
 	${MAKE} gen_top_html
+	${MAKE} gen_status
 	${MAKE} quick_entry_index
 	${MAKE} gen_sitemap
 	@echo '=-=-=-=-= IOCCC complete make $@ =-=-=-=-='
@@ -474,8 +474,8 @@ www:
 	${MAKE} gen_years
 	${MAKE} gen_year_index
 	${MAKE} gen_other_html
-	${MAKE} gen_status
 	${MAKE} gen_top_html
+	${MAKE} gen_status
 	${MAKE} entry_index
 	${MAKE} gen_sitemap
 	@echo '=-=-=-=-= IOCCC complete make $@ =-=-=-=-='
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ shopt -s globstar	# enable ** to match all files and zero or more directories an

 # set variables referenced in the usage message
 #
-export VERSION="1.3 2024-04-14"
+export VERSION="1.4 2024-04-21"
 NAME=$(basename "$0")
 export NAME
 export V_FLAG=0
@@ -993,7 +993,7 @@ if [[ -z $NOOP ]]; then
        exit 17
    fi

-    # check if temporary status.json file is different from the actual status.json file
+    # check if temporary status.json file if different from the actual status.json file
    #
    if cmp -s "$STATUS_JSON" "$TMP_STATUS_JSON"; then

@@ -1003,7 +1003,7 @@ if [[ -z $NOOP ]]; then
 	    echo "$0: debug[3]: no change to status.json" 1>&2
 	fi

-    # case: temporary status.json file is different from the actual status.json
+    # case: temporary status.json file if different from the actual status.json
    #
    else

@@ -1111,9 +1111,9 @@ if [[ -z $NOOP ]]; then
 	exit 26
    fi

-    # update rules.md is different
+    # update rules.md if different or if rules.html is missing
    #
-    if cmp -s "$TMP_RULES_MD" "$RULES_MD"; then
+    if [[ -s "$RULES_HTML" ]] && cmp -s "$TMP_RULES_MD" "$RULES_MD"; then

 	# case: rules.md did not change
 	#
@@ -1189,9 +1189,9 @@ if [[ -z $NOOP ]]; then
 	exit 30
    fi

-    # update guidelines.md is different
+    # update guidelines.md if different or if guidelines.html is missing
    #
-    if cmp -s "$TMP_GUIDELINES_MD" "$GUIDELINES_MD"; then
+    if [[ -s "$GUIDELINES_HTML" ]] && cmp -s "$TMP_GUIDELINES_MD" "$GUIDELINES_MD"; then

 	# case: guidelines.md did not change
 	#
@@ -84,11 +84,10 @@ shopt -u dotglob	# disable matching files starting with .
 shopt -u nocaseglob	# disable strict case matching
 shopt -u extglob	# enable extended globbing patterns
 shopt -s globstar	# enable ** to match all files and zero or more directories and subdirectories
-TOP_MD_SET+=("faq")

 # set variables referenced in the usage message
 #
-export VERSION="1.4.2 2024-04-21"
+export VERSION="1.4.3 2024-04-21"
 NAME=$(basename "$0")
 export NAME
 export V_FLAG=0
@@ -127,8 +126,6 @@ TOP_MD_SET+=("license")
 TOP_MD_SET+=("markdown")
 TOP_MD_SET+=("news")
 TOP_MD_SET+=("next/README")
-TOP_MD_SET+=("next/guidelines")
-TOP_MD_SET+=("next/rules")
 TOP_MD_SET+=("thanks-for-help")
 #
 export NOOP=
@@ -165,22 +165,14 @@ issue</a>.</p>
 <p>Those FAQ entries will help guide you on how to make public comments
 and suggestion in the relevant places.</p>
 <p>See the above FAQ entries for more details.</p>
-<div id="mastodon">
-<h1 id="try-mastodon">Try mastodon</h1>
+<div id="try_mastodon">
+<h1 id="try-mastodon">Try Mastodon</h1>
 </div>
-<p>You may wish to follow us <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC on Mastodon</a>
-as we use that platform to announce things such as the opening of a new IOCCC
-as well as winning entries of the IOCCC.</p>
-<p>We no longer tweet (or whatever someone with poor impulse control calls
-posting messages on their platform), preferring to reside in the <a href="https://fediverse.info">fediverse</a> instead.</p>
-<p>There is <a href="https://mastodon.help">help with Mastodon</a> available for
-those who might wish to <a href="https://fosstodon.org/deck/getting-started">get started with Mastodon</a>.</p>
-<p>While there are many fine Mastodon server instances out there, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a>
-use <a href="https://fosstodon.org/about">fosstodon.org</a> where lots of fun folk hang out,
-and topics like science, technology, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software">free and open source</a>
-have a good home. The <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon">fosstodon.oeg</a> folk made the IOCCC feel welcome.
-And while using Mastodon is free, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> are pleased to
-<a href="https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/">support the Fosstodon Hub</a>.</p>
+<h2 id="please-follow-the-ioccc-on-mastodon">Please follow the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC on Mastodon</a></h2>
+<p>We use Mastodon to make minor announcements, in addition announcing
+major events such as the opening of a new IOCCC, or who won.</p>
+<p>See “<a href="faq.html#try_mastodon">FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?</a>” for more
+information on Mastodon.</p>
 <h1 id="if-you-really-need-to-send-email-the-ioccc-judges">If you really need to send Email the IOCCC judges</h1>
 <p>Did you look at the above section?</p>
 <p>If you must contact the IOCCC judges by email, then please send email to:
@@ -36,26 +36,17 @@ and suggestion in the relevant places.
 See the above FAQ entries for more details.


-<div id="mastodon">
-# Try mastodon
+<div id="try_mastodon">
+# Try Mastodon
 </div>

-You may wish to follow us [IOCCC on Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)
-as we use that platform to announce things such as the opening of a new IOCCC
-as well as winning entries of the IOCCC.
+## Please follow the [IOCCC on Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)

-We no longer tweet (or whatever someone with poor impulse control calls
-posting messages on their platform), preferring to reside in the [fediverse](https://fediverse.info) instead.
+We use Mastodon to make minor announcements, in addition announcing
+major events such as the opening of a new IOCCC, or who won.

-There is [help with Mastodon](https://mastodon.help) available for
-those who might wish to [get started with Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/deck/getting-started).
-
-While there are many fine Mastodon server instances out there, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html)
-use [fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org/about) where lots of fun folk hang out,
-and topics like science, technology, [free and open source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software)
-have a good home.  The [fosstodon.oeg](https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon) folk made the IOCCC feel welcome.
-And while using Mastodon is free, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) are pleased to
-[support the Fosstodon Hub](https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/).
+See "[FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?](faq.html#try_mastodon)" for more
+information on Mastodon.


 # If you really need to send Email the IOCCC judges
@@ -217,6 +217,7 @@ other inconsistencies with the original entry?</a></li>
 <li><a href="#faq6_9">6.9 - What is the current meaning of the IOCCC terms Author, Entry, and Submission?</a></li>
 <li><a href="#faq6_10">6.10 - How does someone make a change to a file and submit that change as a GitHub pull request?</a></li>
 <li><a href="#faq6_11">6.11 - Am I allowed to use IOCCC content?</a></li>
+<li><a href="#faq6_12">6.12 - What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?</a></li>
 </ul>
 <h1 id="the-ioccc-faq">The IOCCC FAQ</h1>
 <div id="faq0">
@@ -2289,6 +2290,8 @@ unknown, they should use the <em>JSON null</em> as the <em>JSON value</em> of th
 For example:</p>
 <pre><code>    &quot;mastodon_url&quot; : null,</code></pre>
 <p>NOTE: The <em>JSON null</em> is <strong>NOT</strong> enclosed in quotes!</p>
+<p>See “<a href="faq.html#try_mastodon">FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?</a>” for more
+information on Mastodon.</p>
 <h5 id="github">github</h5>
 <pre><code>    &quot;github&quot; : &quot;@mame&quot;,</code></pre>
 <p>This <em>JSON member</em> holds the <a href="https://github.com">GitHub</a> handle of the author.</p>
@@ -2605,6 +2608,28 @@ IOCCC content. We use this to help ensure that we can all
 enjoy hat those working on the IOCCC have proper Attribution
 including, of course, the IOCCC winners themselves! It is designed
 to help ensure that everyone may enjoy the IOCCC.</p>
+<div id="faq6_12">
+<div id="try_mastodon">
+<h3 id="faq-6.12-what-is-mastodon-and-why-does-ioccc-use-it">FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?</h3>
+</div>
+</div>
+<p>The <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC uses Mastodon</a> for news updates,
+announcements, and for various other social media purposes.</p>
+<p><strong>Please follow the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC on Mastodon</a></strong>.</p>
+<pre><code>    The IOCCC no longer uses twitter, or whatever that someone who appears to have poor impulse control
+    (allegedly) calls their platform these days.</code></pre>
+<p>The IOCCC prefers to reside in the <a href="https://fediverse.info">fediverse</a>.</p>
+<p><strong>For help with Mastodon</strong>:</p>
+<p>There is <a href="https://mastodon.help">help with Mastodon</a> available for
+those who might wish to <a href="https://fosstodon.org/deck/getting-started">get started with Mastodon</a>.</p>
+<p>While there are many fine Mastodon server instances out there, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a>
+use <a href="https://fosstodon.org/about">fosstodon.org</a> where lots of fun folk hang out,
+and topics like science, technology, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software">free and open source</a>
+have a good home. The <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon">fosstodon.org</a> folk made the IOCCC feel welcome.</p>
+<p>While using Mastodon is free, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> are pleased to
+<a href="https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/">support the Fosstodon Hub</a>.</p>
+<hr style="width:10%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
+<p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <!--

    Copyright © 1984-2024 by Landon Curt Noll. All Rights Reserved.
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ other inconsistencies with the original entry?](#faq4_3)
 - [6.9 -  What is the current meaning of the IOCCC terms Author, Entry, and Submission?](#faq6_9)
 - [6.10 - How does someone make a change to a file and submit that change as a GitHub pull request?](#faq6_10)
 - [6.11 - Am I allowed to use IOCCC content?](#faq6_11)
+- [6.12 - What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?](#faq6_12)


 # The IOCCC FAQ
@@ -3198,6 +3199,9 @@ For example:

 NOTE: The _JSON null_ is **NOT** enclosed in quotes!

+See "[FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?](faq.html#try_mastodon)" for more
+information on Mastodon.
+

 ##### github

@@ -3687,6 +3691,43 @@ including, of course, the IOCCC winners themselves!  It is designed
 to help ensure that everyone may enjoy the IOCCC.


+<div id="faq6_12">
+<div id="try_mastodon">
+### FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?
+</div>
+</div>
+
+The [IOCCC uses Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for news updates,
+announcements, and for various other social media purposes.
+
+**Please follow the [IOCCC on Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)**.
+
+```
+    The IOCCC no longer uses twitter, or whatever that someone who appears to have poor impulse control
+    (allegedly) calls their platform these days.
+```
+
+The IOCCC prefers to reside in the [fediverse](https://fediverse.info).
+
+**For help with Mastodon**:
+
+There is [help with Mastodon](https://mastodon.help) available for
+those who might wish to [get started with Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/deck/getting-started).
+
+While there are many fine Mastodon server instances out there, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html)
+use [fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org/about) where lots of fun folk hang out,
+and topics like science, technology, [free and open source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software)
+have a good home.  The [fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon) folk made the IOCCC feel welcome.
+
+While using Mastodon is free, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) are pleased to
+[support the Fosstodon Hub](https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/).
+
+
+<hr style="width:10%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
+
+Jump to: [top](#)
+
+
 <!--

    Copyright © 1984-2024 by Landon Curt Noll. All Rights Reserved.
@@ -134,33 +134,42 @@

 <!-- BEFORE: 1st line of markdown file: news.md -->
 <h1 id="for-more-news-try-mastodon">For more news, try mastodon</h1>
-<p>We plan to update our <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC on Mastodon</a> feed
-a bit more open than this web page. We recommend you check that feed
-for possibly newer news than what is posted here.</p>
-<p>We tend to only post major news updates to this web page.</p>
-<p>There is <a href="https://mastodon.help">help with Mastodon</a> available for
-those who might wish to <a href="https://fosstodon.org/deck/getting-started">get started with Mastodon</a>.</p>
-<p>While there are many fine Mastodon server instances out there, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a>
-use <a href="https://fosstodon.org/about">fosstodon.org</a> where lots of fun folk hang out,
-and topics like science, technology, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software">free and open source</a>
-have a good home. The <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon">fosstodon.oeg</a> folk made the IOCCC feel welcome.
-And while using Mastodon is free, the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> are pleased to
-<a href="https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/">support the Fosstodon Hub</a>.</p>
-<h1 id="section">2024-02-29</h1>
+<h2 id="please-follow-the-ioccc-on-mastodon">Please follow** the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC on Mastodon</a></h2>
+<p>We use Mastodon to make minor announcements, in addition announcing
+major events such as the opening of a new IOCCC, or who won.</p>
+<p>See “<a href="faq.html#try_mastodon">FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?</a>” for more
+information on Mastodon.</p>
+<h1 id="section">2024-04-20</h1>
+<p>Nearly all of the <a href="https://ioccc-src.github.io/temp-test-ioccc/">temp-test-ioccc web site</a>
+web site has undergone editorial review. Nearly all <a href="years.html">IOCCC winning entries</a>
+compile on modern systems and many have <code>try.sh</code> scripts to help you run them.
+For those that cannot compile and/or do not work, we have made a
+<a href="bugs.html">Bugs and (Mis)features</a> page.</p>
+<p>We have made nearly 4823 changes to date!</p>
+<p>All generated HTML pages are now conform to HTML 5 with the
+<a href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/">Nu Html Checker</a> reporting <strong>no error, warnings, nor info</strong> messages.</p>
+<p>The <a href="judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> have contracted with a web designer
+to improve the overall look of the web site, while <strong>maintaining
+the utilitarian look and feel</strong>, and without introducing any
+glaring “<em>dancing bears</em>” and other frivolous web features.</p>
+<p>We are working towards what we call the
+<strong><a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc/issues/2239">Great Fork Merge</a></strong>
+where the contents of the <a href="https://ioccc-src.github.io/temp-test-ioccc/">temp-test-ioccc web site</a>
+will be merged into the <a href="https://www.ioccc.org/index.html">Official IOCCC web site</a>.</p>
+<p>Stay tuned!</p>
+<h1 id="section-1">2024-02-29</h1>
 <p>We continue to make good progress on web site. In the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc">temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo</a> we have made nearly 4600 changes to date!</p>
 <p>All web pages, including this one, are now constructed from markdown files and/or JSON data files using tools found in the <a href="bin/index.html">bin</a> directory.</p>
-<h1 id="section-1">2023-05-22</h1>
+<h1 id="section-2">2023-05-22</h1>
 <p>We have been busy preparing for an important / significant update to this web site. In the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc">temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo</a> we have made nearly 2645 changes to date.</p>
-<pre><code>    While you are free to look at the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc),
-    please **do not link to it** as this repo and related web site will disappear once the main
-    [IOCCC winner repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner) has been updated.
-
-    Also be aware that the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc)
-    is undergoing rapid changes.  There are broken links and other things in mid-change.
-
-    Once we are ready to update the [IOCCC winner repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner)
-    and its associated web site,
-    we will post a news article warning of the pending change that is about to arrive.</code></pre>
+<p>While you are free to look at the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc">temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo</a>,
+please <strong>do not link to it</strong> as this repo and related web site will disappear once the main
+<a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner">IOCCC winner repo</a> has been updated.</p>
+<p>Also be aware that the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc">temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo</a>
+is undergoing rapid changes. There are broken links and other things in mid-change.</p>
+<p>Once we are ready to update the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner">IOCCC winner repo</a>
+and its associated web site,
+we will post a news article warning of the pending change that is about to arrive.</p>
 <p>These 2645+ changes in the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc">temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo</a>
 include diverse things such as:</p>
 <ul>
@@ -207,7 +216,7 @@ that needs urgent fixing.
 The <strong>IOCCCMOCK</strong> will us to beta-test the new IOCCC process without putting the hard work of those
 who submit real IOCCC entries at risk.</p>
 <p>Stay tuned!</p>
-<h1 id="section-2">2023-01-30</h1>
+<h1 id="section-3">2023-01-30</h1>
 <p>We added to the
 <a href="status.json">status.json</a> page,
 a <em>“status_date”</em> JSON member whose value is the date
@@ -219,7 +228,7 @@ a <em>“latest_news”</em> JSON member whose value is the date
 of the most recent news item.</p>
 <pre><code>    &quot;status_date&quot; : &quot;Mon Jan 30 02:28:44 PST 2023&quot;,
    &quot;latest_news&quot; : &quot;Mon Jan 30 02:28:44 PST 2023&quot;</code></pre>
-<h1 id="section-3">2022-12-18</h1>
+<h1 id="section-4">2022-12-18</h1>
 <p>As per the suggestion of <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@Virtaava@home.social">Toni Mikkola</a>
 (_<span class="citation" data-cites="Virtaava">@Virtaava</span><span class="citation" data-cites="home.social_">@home.social_</span>) we now maintain a
 <a href="status.json">status.json</a> page on this web site.</p>
@@ -237,7 +246,7 @@ The details of such additional JSON members are <em>TBD</em>.</p>
 Instead you will have to rely on the additional JSON information
 and/or read the <a href="#news">IOCCC news</a>,
 and/or follow us on Mastodon via <strong><span class="citation" data-cites="ioccc">@ioccc</span><span class="citation" data-cites="fosstodon.org">@fosstodon.org</span></strong>.</p>
-<h1 id="section-4">2022-11-29</h1>
+<h1 id="section-5">2022-11-29</h1>
 <p>We are plan to abandon our
 <a href="https://twitter.com/ioccc">IOCCC Twitter feed</a>
 in favor of our new <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC Mastodon</a> feed.</p>
@@ -272,7 +281,7 @@ is made possible by volunteers,
 and those who voluntarily
 <a href="https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/">support</a> the cost of their server.</p>
 <p>Stay tuned in Mastodon as we update you on our progress towards the next IOCCC!</p>
-<h1 id="section-5">2022-11-19</h1>
+<h1 id="section-6">2022-11-19</h1>
 <p>Source code has been released for version <strong>0.8.1 2022-11-19</strong> of the
 <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry repo</a>,
 a GitHub repo that includes the official iocccsize tool,
@@ -284,13 +293,13 @@ to upload the above mentioned compressed tarball: when the contest is open of co
 judges will go through the motions (without judging the content) of an IOCCC:
 testing the above mentioned tools and testing the submit server.</p>
 <p>We are working on complete rebuild of this web site as well.</p>
-<h1 id="section-6">2022-01-15</h1>
+<h1 id="section-7">2022-01-15</h1>
 <p>Source code has been released for version <strong>0.24 2022-01-15</strong> of the
 <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry tool</a>,
 a tool that is based on, and is containing, the official iocccsize tool,
 will form a compressed tarball that a registered IOCCC contestant
 will upload to the submit server (when the contest is open of course).</p>
-<h1 id="section-7">2021-12-27</h1>
+<h1 id="section-8">2021-12-27</h1>
 <p><a href="judges.html">The Judges</a>
 are continuing to work on re-tooling how we run the IOCCC.
 We are writing tools under various repositories our
@@ -299,7 +308,7 @@ We are writing tools under various repositories our
 Sorry for the delay, but we think you will appreciate the re-tooling
 when it is completed.
 Stay tuned!</p>
-<h1 id="section-8">2021-10-21</h1>
+<h1 id="section-9">2021-10-21</h1>
 <p><a href="judges.html">The Judges</a>
 are re-tooling how we run the IOCCC.
 Our goal is to build a smoother, more rapid process centered around
@@ -316,6 +325,8 @@ As a result of all this work we need to do,
 Sorry for the delay, but we think you will appreciate the re-tooling
 when it is completed.</p>
 <p><strong>Stay tuned for how you may be able to help in the IOCCC redesign for IOCCC28!</strong></p>
+<hr style="width:10%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
+<p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <!--

    Copyright © 1984-2024 by Landon Curt Noll. All Rights Reserved.
@@ -1,20 +1,38 @@
 # For more news, try mastodon

-We plan to update our [IOCCC on Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) feed
-a bit more open than this web page.  We recommend you check that feed
-for possibly newer news than what is posted here.
+## Please follow** the [IOCCC on Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)

-We tend to only post major news updates to this web page.
+We use Mastodon to make minor announcements, in addition announcing
+major events such as the opening of a new IOCCC, or who won.

-There is [help with Mastodon](https://mastodon.help) available for
-those who might wish to [get started with Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/deck/getting-started).
+See "[FAQ 6.12: What is Mastodon and why does IOCCC use it?](faq.html#try_mastodon)" for more
+information on Mastodon.

-While there are many fine Mastodon server instances out there, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html)
-use [fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org/about) where lots of fun folk hang out,
-and topics like science, technology, [free and open source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software)
-have a good home.  The [fosstodon.oeg](https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon) folk made the IOCCC feel welcome.
-And while using Mastodon is free, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) are pleased to
-[support the Fosstodon Hub](https://hub.fosstodon.org/support/).
+
+# 2024-04-20
+
+Nearly all of the [temp-test-ioccc web site](https://ioccc-src.github.io/temp-test-ioccc/)
+web site has undergone editorial review.  Nearly all [IOCCC winning entries](years.html)
+compile on modern systems and many have `try.sh` scripts to help you run them.
+For those that cannot compile and/or do not work, we have made a
+[Bugs and (Mis)features](bugs.html) page.
+
+We have made nearly 4823 changes to date!
+
+All generated HTML pages are now conform to HTML 5 with the
+[Nu Html Checker](https://validator.w3.org/nu/) reporting **no error, warnings, nor info** messages.
+
+The [IOCCC judges](judges.html) have contracted with a web designer
+to improve the overall look of the web site, while **maintaining
+the utilitarian look and feel**, and without introducing any
+glaring "_dancing bears_" and other frivolous web features.
+
+We are working towards what we call the
+**[Great Fork Merge](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc/issues/2239)**
+where the contents of the [temp-test-ioccc web site](https://ioccc-src.github.io/temp-test-ioccc/)
+will be merged into the [Official IOCCC web site](https://www.ioccc.org/index.html).
+
+Stay tuned!


 # 2024-02-29
@@ -28,18 +46,16 @@ All web pages, including this one, are now constructed from markdown files and/o

 We have been busy preparing for an important / significant update to this web site.  In the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc) we have made nearly 2645 changes to date.

-```
-    While you are free to look at the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc),
-    please **do not link to it** as this repo and related web site will disappear once the main
-    [IOCCC winner repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner) has been updated.
+While you are free to look at the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc),
+please **do not link to it** as this repo and related web site will disappear once the main
+[IOCCC winner repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner) has been updated.

-    Also be aware that the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc)
-    is undergoing rapid changes.  There are broken links and other things in mid-change.
+Also be aware that the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc)
+is undergoing rapid changes.  There are broken links and other things in mid-change.

-    Once we are ready to update the [IOCCC winner repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner)
-    and its associated web site,
-    we will post a news article warning of the pending change that is about to arrive.
-```
+Once we are ready to update the [IOCCC winner repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner)
+and its associated web site,
+we will post a news article warning of the pending change that is about to arrive.

 These 2645+ changes in the [temp-test-ioccc GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc)
 include diverse things such as:
@@ -251,6 +267,11 @@ when it is completed.
 **Stay tuned for how you may be able to help in the IOCCC redesign for IOCCC28!**


+<hr style="width:10%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
+
+Jump to: [top](#)
+
+
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@@ -25,14 +25,14 @@
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-<!-- This web page was formed via the tool: bin/gen-top-html.sh -->
-<!-- The content of main section of this web page came from: next/guidelines.md -->
+<!-- This web page was formed via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page came from JSON and other data files -->
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-<!-- !!! Do not modify this web page, instead modify the file: next/guidelines.md !!! -->
-<!-- !!! Do not modify this web page, instead modify the file: next/guidelines.md !!! -->
-<!-- !!! Do not modify this web page, instead modify the file: next/guidelines.md !!! -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page was generated via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page was generated via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page was generated via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
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@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
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-<a class="Right" href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fnext%2Fguidelines.html">&#x2713;</a>
+<a class="Right" href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fstatus.html">&#x2713;</a>
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@@ -961,7 +961,7 @@ chongo (Landon Curt Noll) /\cc/\
  <p>You may wish to review the <b><a href="../license.html">highlights of some of the key
  features and terms</a></b> of the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode.en">actual license</a>.</p>
  <h2>Coda</h2>
-  <p><a href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fnext%2Fguidelines.html">Nu HTML check this web page</a></p>
+  <p><a href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fstatus.html">Nu HTML check this web page</a></p>
  <p><a href="#top">Jump to top</a> <a href="#content">Jump to Content</a> <a href="#inventory">Jump to Inventory</a></p>
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@@ -25,14 +25,14 @@
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-<!-- This web page was formed via the tool: bin/gen-top-html.sh -->
-<!-- The content of main section of this web page came from: next/rules.md -->
+<!-- This web page was formed via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page came from JSON and other data files -->
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-<!-- !!! Do not modify this web page, instead modify the file: next/rules.md !!! -->
-<!-- !!! Do not modify this web page, instead modify the file: next/rules.md !!! -->
-<!-- !!! Do not modify this web page, instead modify the file: next/rules.md !!! -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page was generated via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page was generated via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
+<!-- The main section of this web page was generated via the tool: bin/gen-status.sh -->
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@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
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-<a class="Right" href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fnext%2Frules.html">&#x2713;</a>
+<a class="Right" href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fstatus.html">&#x2713;</a>
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@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ chongo (Landon Curt Noll) <code>/\cc/\</code>
  <p>You may wish to review the <b><a href="../license.html">highlights of some of the key
  features and terms</a></b> of the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode.en">actual license</a>.</p>
  <h2>Coda</h2>
-  <p><a href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fnext%2Frules.html">Nu HTML check this web page</a></p>
+  <p><a href="https://validator.w3.org/nu/?doc=https%3A%2F%2Fioccc-src.github.io%2Ftemp-test-ioccc%2Fstatus.html">Nu HTML check this web page</a></p>
  <p><a href="#top">Jump to top</a> <a href="#content">Jump to Content</a> <a href="#inventory">Jump to Inventory</a></p>
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@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@
        &quot;no_comment&quot; : &quot;mandatory comment: because comments were removed from the original JSON spec&quot;,
        &quot;IOCCC_status_version&quot; : &quot;1.0 2024-03-09&quot;,
        &quot;contest_status&quot; : &quot;closed&quot;,
-        &quot;news_update&quot; : &quot;2024-04-18T22:49:50+00:00&quot;,
+        &quot;news_update&quot; : &quot;2024-04-21T22:08:12+00:00&quot;,
        &quot;status_update&quot; : &quot;2024-03-31T05:02:06+00:00&quot;
    }</code></pre>

@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
    "no_comment" : "mandatory comment: because comments were removed from the original JSON spec",
    "IOCCC_status_version" : "1.0 2024-03-09",
    "contest_status" : "closed",
-    "news_update" : "2024-04-18T22:49:50+00:00",
+    "news_update" : "2024-04-21T22:08:12+00:00",
    "status_update" : "2024-03-31T05:02:06+00:00"
 }