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Canonical
on 2 February 2010

Platform sprint in Portland

Design



The Ubuntu platform sprint in Portland, Oregon has been an amazing experience.


We've gotten loads of work done and are having a great time in a wonderful city. Compared to Dallas, this city rocks ;)

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