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##  ABCD 

Welcome to ABCD! Our goal is to facilitate communication throughout the University and help tackle shared technical and organizational issues through informal collaboration. All Harvard affiliates are eligible and welcome to join.



 

 

 

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  [### About ABCD

 ](/about-abcd)ABCD is an informal ...



 

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  [### ABCD Mailing Lists

 ](/abcd-mailing-lists)Mailing lists are our primary means of communication.



 

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  [### ABCD History

 ](/abcd-history)ABCD was formed in 1985.



 

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  [### Get Involved!

 ](/get-involved)The future of ABCD is only limited by your imagination!



 

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ABCD: Preventing Technology Catastrophes since 1985