The Universal Binary programming contest with the grand prize of a new Intel-based Mac Mini, co-sponsored by Future Publishing MacFormat and Runtime Revolution - is over! And the winner is...

Wait! Are all the judges on vacation? No, they are in fact enjoying the selection of universal binary applications made with Runtime Revolution! Now that Apple Computer has fully transitioned the MacOS X based product line to Intel Macs its more important than ever to be able to deliver applications that run natively on these new machines. Older applications under Rosetta sometimes run well - sometimes do not.

The titles are in for the contest, and the contestants are rubbing their hands in anticipation of getting the grand-prize, a new Mac Mini. But the judges have decided to prolong the anticipation! Kevin Miller, CEO of Runtime Revolution Ltd during his keynote speech at the European Revolution Conference on November 3 will announce and present the grand prize winner of contest. The European Revolution Conference takes place in beautiful, warm Malta. However, contest winners do not have to be in attendance to win. You also don't need to be European to attend: Malta is a wonderful excursion for Americans looking for a warm getaway in November!

The competition for grand prize was fierce and interest in the contest (judging from emails from participants and lookers on) means that Runtime Revolution will introduce some regular programming contests very soon - watch the newsletter, forums and RevDeveloper.com for more information! Runtime Revolution will announce the first in a series of short, fun and highly competitive contests by the next newsletter.