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  • Codeslinger Shootout

    March 18, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm – Gainesville 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 "Faste… Organized by GatorLUG | Type: contest

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  • Codeslinger Shootout

    April 21, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – Virtually Cuban On April 21, 2010 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 2010", a cool mug proclaimin… Organized by GatorLUG - The Gainesville Linus Users Group via Clint Collins, organizer | Type: contest

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