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+# Compiled Object files
+*.slo
+*.lo
+*.o
+
+# Compiled Dynamic libraries
+*.so
+*.dylib
+
+# Compiled Static libraries
+*.lai
+*.la
+*.a
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+osmium_based_utils
+==================
+
+Useful utilties using Osmium
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