Codetown ::: a software developer's community
Time: March 18, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Gainesville
Website or Map: http://www.gatorlug.org/node/…
Event Type: contest
Organized By: GatorLUG
Latest Activity: Mar 17, 2009
Announcing the 4th Annual Codeslinger Shootout!
On March 18, 2009 you are invited to test your fast thinking and programming skills at the GatorLUG meeting. You could win the coveted title of "Fastest Codeslinger of 2009", a cool mug proclaiming your victory, and an ASUS Eee PC 1000 10-inch Netbook. The Netbook prize has been donated by Main Street Softworks, Inc. this year.
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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