MacMod.com today announced “The Great MacMod Challenge 2005 Sponsored by dealmac.com,” officially designating August as Mac Mod Month. “The Challenge pits Mac users against one another in a battle of creative wits to modify (“mod”) their Apple Macintosh computers by improving performance, appearance, and functionality.” Modification categories include Internal Changes, External Changes, Lighting Modifications, Peripheral Modifications (mice, iPods, etc.), Software Modifications, and Miscellaneous Modifications. Up to three “mods” can be submitted. This year’s competition will feature over US$2,000 in cash prizes and awards provided by dealmac.com, FastMac, and Daystar Technology. The deadline for entries is August 31, 2005.