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Codeslinger Shootout
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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
Event Description
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.
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Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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