The Loony Bin
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Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:41:40 +0000
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Hiya Folks...
Here's a vocabulary for the understanding of geek-speak...
Wishes & Dreams...
- ANDREA
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Vocabulary
Word > Geek Normal
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Code > software instruction cryptic message
Boot > load operating sys. footwear
Virus > makes computer sick makes you sick
Memory > data storage retained ideas
News > Usenet NBC/CNN/C-Span
Mail > electronic letters bills/junk mail
FIDO > subnet dog
Pen > pointing device writing with ink thing
Slip > external comm. a fall/undergarment
Tip > open line for comm. $$ for waiters/waitresses
Mouse > pointing device rodent
Screen > terminal face metal mesh
Spool > swap device thing that holds thread
Thread > code structure method stuff on spools
OOP > C++ a booboo
Ports > serial, parallel.... place where ships dock
Harddrive > fixed disk difficult trip
Windows > GUI nightmare cleaning nightmare
Root > sysadm bottom part of plant
Smalltalk > programming language chit chat
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