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Title: The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000

Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Summary: "The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000" by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele is a comprehensive lexicon and cultural resource reflecting hacker slang, written in the late 20th century. The book dives into the unique language and traditions of the hacker subculture, documenting the often playful and inventive terms used within. Its content is both a celebration of hacker culture and a bridge for those outside it to understand a complex world that thrives on humor, creativity, and shared experiences. At the start of the document, an introduction sets the tone for its purpose as a collection of slang and jargon used in hacker communities, rather than a technical dictionary. It emphasizes the significance of this specialized language in fostering a sense of identity and belonging among hackers. The opening explains that the Jargon File has evolved over the years and acts as a living document, encouraging contributions from the community to enrich its content. This section highlights the intricate relationship between language and culture within the hacker sphere, revealing how this vocabulary serves as both an insider's tool and a playful commentary on technology and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Raymond, Eric S., 1957-

Editor: Steele, Guy L., 1954-

EBook No.: 3008

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 1635

Language: English

Subject: Electronic data processing -- Terminology -- Humor

Subject: Computers -- Humor

Subject: Computers -- Slang -- Dictionaries

LoCC: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000

Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Summary: "The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000" by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele is a comprehensive lexicon and cultural resource reflecting hacker slang, written in the late 20th century. The book dives into the unique language and traditions of the hacker subculture, documenting the often playful and inventive terms used within. Its content is both a celebration of hacker culture and a bridge for those outside it to understand a complex world that thrives on humor, creativity, and shared experiences. At the start of the document, an introduction sets the tone for its purpose as a collection of slang and jargon used in hacker communities, rather than a technical dictionary. It emphasizes the significance of this specialized language in fostering a sense of identity and belonging among hackers. The opening explains that the Jargon File has evolved over the years and acts as a living document, encouraging contributions from the community to enrich its content. This section highlights the intricate relationship between language and culture within the hacker sphere, revealing how this vocabulary serves as both an insider's tool and a playful commentary on technology and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Raymond, Eric S., 1957-

Editor: Steele, Guy L., 1954-

EBook No.: 3008

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 1635

Language: English

Subject: Electronic data processing -- Terminology -- Humor

Subject: Computers -- Humor

Subject: Computers -- Slang -- Dictionaries

LoCC: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.