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John O'Brien from Soul Solutions shows us how to build a funky Vista Gadget with his webcast on Channel 9.
 
John is so passionate about this area we decided to do an interview on whats hot and how he got involved with this technology.  Oh by the way did I tell you John is also an MVP.

 Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget Competition

 
Welcome to the Vista Sidebar Gadget Competition site thats loaded with all the content and resources needed to "WOW" your friend with a innovative, creative and Queensland themed Vista Sidebar Gadget. 
 
The competition will be giving away heaps of prizes including an Xbox 360 Premium Pack, Microsoft LiveCam VX-6000 and many more prizes.  In fact the best 50 entrants into the Windows Vista Sidebar Competition will win a prize (see terms and conditions for a full list of prizes).  So if it is for fame or fortune this competition is for you. SHOW US WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF QUEENSLAND.
 
 
Get started and start creating your own Vista Sidebar Gadget.  Its simple, all you need to know is a bit of html and javascript, how hard could it be.  The gadget is judged on innovation, creativity, originality and have a Queensland theme/orientation to qualify.  Note this competition is ONLY for Queensland residents.  

Enter the competition, its easy.  Follow the competition steps to create, upload, tag and enter for the competition. 

Win Prizes -the best bit about the competition, the prizes.  There are over $1500 worth of prizes for the best  50 entrants. 

 Gadget Examples

 
 

 1st Prize - Xbox 360 Premium Pack

 2nd Prize - Lifecam VX-6000

 3rd Prize - Presenter Mouse 8000