Codetown ::: a software developer's community
Did you know there's a GatorLUG meeting tonight at Mobiquity? Info at http://www.gatorlug.org/meetings/2015/11. Since we don't usually have meetings during the holidays, this will be a great chance to a) get together and b) check out the coolest new software house in town. Be there!
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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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