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switch variable

how fast can you switch two variable ?

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int barins, foovariable = 1; 
End file
int foovariable, barins = 1; 

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< int barins, foovariable = 1; 
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> int foovariable, barins = 1; 

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#1753 Pete Pete / @iPetePete - Score: 633 - 02/14/14 @ 18:32
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