Codetown ::: a software developer's community

Time: February 25, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: ITProTV Campus
Street: 7525 NW 4th Blvd
City/Town: Gainesville
Website or Map: https://itpro.tv
Phone: 352-354-AITP
Event Type: educational, presentation
Organized By: Michael Lucas
Latest Activity: Feb 11, 2020
For our February 2020 meeting we are delighted to host Mike Rodrick of ITProTV as he presents "Are you ready for DaaS? Windows Virtual Desktop is ready for you!"
The meeting will take place Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM, at the ITProTV campus, 7525 NW 4th Blvd in Gainesville.
There is no charge to attend this presentation, but reservations are requested. To reserve your spot, click the green button or go to aitp-ncfl.org/events today!
Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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