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+# Compiled source
+*.o
+*.so
+*.so.2
+*.so.2.1
+*.a
+
+# Backups and editor created backups
+*.bak
+*~
+
+# flags for saying directory is complete
+DONE
+
+# imports of of headers
+imports
+
+# exports of libraries/headers
+exports