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Format fix 1980s and 1990s README.md files

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I also updated the todo.md file as I left some things out that have to
be done. I only explicitly named one thing but when I go over them as a
final pass I will address the things in question (some will require
discussion).
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1996 marked the "The Thirteenth International Obfuscated C Code Contest"
# 1996 marked the "The Thirteenth International Obfuscated C Code Contest"
Standard IOCCC stuff
--------------------
## Standard IOCCC stuff
Look at the README.md file for the given winner for information
on how to compile the winner and how to run the winning program.
Look at the README.md file for the given winning entry for information
on how to compile it and how to run the winning program.
Look at the winning source and try to figure how it does what it does!
You may then wish to look at the Author's remarks for even more details.
The IOCCC has an official home page:
https://www.ioccc.org
The IOCCC has an official home page: <https://www.ioccc.org>
containing previous winning entries, information about the judges,
announcements and much more.
Use make to compile entries. It is possible that on BSD or non-unix
systems the makefile needs to be changed. See the Makefile for details.
Use `make` to compile entries. It is possible that on BSD or non-Unix
systems the Makefile needs to be changed. See the Makefile for details.
Read over the makefile for compile/build issues. Your system may
Read over the Makefile for compile/build issues. Your system may
require certain changes (add or remove a library, add or remove a
#define).
`#define` i.e. the `-D` flag).
Where are Larry Bassel and Barbara Frezza?
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## Where are Larry Bassel and Barbara Frezza?
It is not true that Larry Bassel avoided the 13th IOCCC on grounds of
superstition! Larry (as well as Landon) is fond of prime numbers.
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next year as well.
Both Larry and Barbara have taken important new steps in their
lives as we wish them the best. When it is all over, Larry will
lives and we wish them the best. When it is all over, Larry will
be able to produce obfuscated mathematical proofs, and Barbara
will be able de-obfuscate the many legal obfuscations. :-)
will be able deobfuscate the many legal obfuscations. :-)
Remarks on some of the entries
------------------------------
## Remarks on some of the entries
This year, Jens Schweikhardt won 3 times ... a new IOCCC record.
Meanwhile, Brian Westley came up with his 8th winning entry, twice the
number of the next highest count. But with people like Schweikhardt
around, this lead could fall fast.
This year, [Jens
Schweikhardt](https://www.ioccc.org/winners.html#Jens_Schweikhardt) won 3 times
... a new IOCCC record. Meanwhile, [Brian
Westley](https://www.ioccc.org/winners.html#Brian_Westley) came up with his 8th
winning entry, twice the number of the next highest count. But with people like
Schweikhardt around, this lead could fall fast.
As we state in the guidelines, the names of the winners are as much
news to us as they are to you because we keep authorship separate from
As we stated in the [guidelines](guidelines.txt), the names of the winners are
as much news to us as they are to you because we keep authorship separate from
rest of the entry. Some people have it, we guess!
There were a few very good entries that might have won if it were not
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had a chance: test your program, fix it and submit it next year!
A few notes regarding future contests
-------------------------------------
## A few notes regarding future contests
There is no 1997 contest.
There will be no 1997 contest.
The next contest will not open until sometime in March 1998, and will
close sometime around the end of May 1998. The rules for the 1998
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Also include anything else that you would like to see in future contests.
Send such email to:
judges@toad.com
```
judges@toad.com
```
If you use, distribute or publish these entries in some way, please drop
us a line. We enjoy seeing who, where and how the contest is used.