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+# Compiled Object files
+*.slo
+*.lo
+*.o
+
+# Compiled Dynamic libraries
+*.so
+
+# Compiled Static libraries
+*.lai
+*.la
+*.a
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+poco
+====
+
+POCO C++ Libraries Code
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