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+# Machine Code
+*.exe
+*.dll
+
+*.a
+*.bin
+*.elf
+*.hex
+*.o
+*.so
+
+# Disk Images
+*.disk
+*.img
+*.iso
+
+# Image Files (for whatever reason)
+*.bmp
+*.bpg
+*.gif
+*.jpg
+*.png
+*.webp
+