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@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Please join [XGBoost User Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/xgboost
   - Use issue tracker for bug reports, feature requests etc.
   - Use the user group to post your experience, ask questions about general usages.
 
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 Distributed Version: [Distributed XGBoost](multi-node)