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+# Compiled Object files
+*.slo
+*.lo
+*.o
+*.obj
+
+# Compiled Dynamic libraries
+*.so
+*.dylib
+
+# Compiled Static libraries
+*.lai
+*.la
+*.a
+*.lib
+
+# Visual Studio
+*.ipch
+*.sdf
+*.suo
+*.user
+*.log
+*.opensdf
+Debug
+Release
+
+# Executables
+*.out
+*.app
+
+# SVN storage
+.svn
+
+# Mac rubbish
+.DS_Store