The Loony Bin
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Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:41:40 +0000
The Loony Bin - http://loonies.net800.co.uk/ Hiya Folks... Here's a vocabulary for the understanding of geek-speak... Wishes & Dreams... - ANDREA xx ******************************************************* ******************************************************* *** *** *** THE LOONY BIN *** *** loonies@bloodaxe.com *** *** Archive: http://loonies.net800.co.uk/ *** *** *** *******************Internet Goddess******************** **********************ANDROMEDA************************ ------- Forwarded foolishness follows ------- Vocabulary Word > Geek Normal ============= > ================ =================== 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 ______________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, write to loonies-unsubscribe@listbot.com Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/