diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+# Python Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+#MacOS Crap
+.DS_Store
+
+#border check work files 
+bc.status
+data.xml
+hostname.submit
+*.dat
+*.gz