You must use python 2.7 for this to work.
No, I think you can use python 3 too.

The number of bidders is determined by numbidders
line in serverzmq.py.
This is currently set for two bidders (inspect serverzmq.py to see)

To run the random bidder program, execute the following in three 
separate windows.

python serverzmq.py

python clientzmq.py

python clientzmq.py

Your job as a competitor is to change the function determinebid
to do something cool.
You will present your solution so please be sure that both you and
your partner know this well.
I will be asking you detailed questions.
