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+[[meta copyright="Copyright © 2008 Free Software Foundation, Inc."]]
+
+[[meta license="""[[toggle id="license" text="GFDL 1.2+"]][[toggleable
+id="license" text="Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this
+document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or
+any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant
+Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts.  A copy of the license
+is included in the section entitled
+[[GNU_Free_Documentation_License|/fdl]]."]]"""]]
+
+Some of the questions might seem quite intimidating at first. But don't
+despair. Most certainly you won't be able to answer all of them right away --
+this is intentional. The goal is *not* to prove that you already know
+everything. Rather, we want to see that you are willing to do your howework: To
+do some actual research to find the necessary answers.
+
+Most likely you won't be able to get all answers without contacting us
+directly. This is intentional as well. We want to see that you are able and
+willing to communicate with us, to get the information you need. This is also a
+chance for us to get to know you a bit :-)
+
+Also keep in mind that you do not need to give perfect answers when you first
+hand in your application. The application process allows us to give feedback;
+to request further input on anything that we need.
+
+With these explanations, we hope the questions don't look so scary anymore :-)
+
+* Please describe the task of the project you want to work on in your own
+words. Be as specific as possible. It's not sufficient to rephrase the
+description from the project ideas page; show us that you actually understand
+what this task involves! Read the available documentation (and possibly code)
+if necessary. And don't hesitate to ask us if you have questions :-)
+
+* Give a preliminary schedule for your work. The exact dates will obviously be
+only guesses; but try to be specific about all the individual steps you will
+have to do to complete the task.
+
+* What things will you have to learn to be able to complete the project? What
+do you already know?
+
+* Please describe your previous programming experience in detail. What
+languages do you use? How long have you been programming, and how much? What
+kind of programs have you written? What kind of programming (and related) work
+are you enjoying most?
+
+* Have you been involved in any free software ("Open Source") projects yet?
+Which projects, how long, in what way have you been involved?
+
+* Please try to describe your understanding of how a free software project
+works, how people interact in the community. Include anything specific you know
+about the Hurd project. How do you imagine your interaction with the community
+during GSoC?
+
+* Have you been active in the Hurd project/Hurd community before? In what way?
+
+* Are you running or have you run a Hurd system yet? What did you do with it?
+How was your experience?
+
+* Please briefly describe the Hurd, including the goals, architecture etc.
+
+* Are you subscribed to bug-hurd@gnu.org, or other Hurd-related mailing lists?
+Do you have general experience with mailing list communication?
+
+* Are you using the #hurd IRC channel on freenode? Are you familiar with IRC in
+general? Do you have a permanent internet connection, and/or access to one
+during the summer?
+
+* In what time zone do you live? Would you be able and willing to shift your
+day/night rhythm to better match that of other Hurd developers if necessary?
+
+* When are the exams and vacations at your University?
+
+* How much time do you intend to spend on your GSoC project per day/week during
+the summer months? What other major activities will you engage in during the
+summer? (Moving apartments, longer vacations, other obligations, etc.) If any,
+how do you intend to make sure you will be able to dedicate sufficient time to
+your project nevertheless?