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GatorJUG - On Java in General
Event Details
Time: April 14, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
Location: The Civic Media Center
Street: 433 S Main
City/Town: Gainesville 32601 https://www.civicmediacenter.org/content/contact
Website or Map: http://www.gatorjug.org
Phone: Skype ::: mlevin77
Event Type: meeting
Organized By: Michael Levin
Latest Activity: Apr 14, 2010
Event Description
We'll meet and talk about Java in general this meeting, unless someone comes up with a specific presentation. What's new in Java? What's new for you? We can talk about any aspect of Java you'd like, from J2SE to JEE, from web apps to client server. We'll also talk about the Codetown Contest #2 and a winner will be announced! Please RSVP so we'll know how much pizza to order. If you'd like to sponsor this (or future) meeting, just let Dan Lackey or Michael Levin know.
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Comment by Steve Wininger on April 14, 2010 at 1:08pm
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Tonight we will enjoy tasty munchies from Sommer Lingo, former proprietor of Dr. Habanero's Hot Pepper Shack in Gainesville. Vegetarians will be accounted for.
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Comment by Dan Lackey on April 5, 2010 at 10:14am
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Oops, i did not look closely. I can't present my voting thing off campus and i can't come on thursday. Have a good time without me.
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I will go over the instant run off system i made. it just ran and is having an interesting response from some students.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avant-Garde/277009322419?ref=ts
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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