The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000

The definitive guide to hacker slang and computer terminology, this comprehensive reference covers everything from A to Z for those in the know, with definitions, examples, and context for the language of hackers, programmers, and tech enthusiasts.

• Introduction
• How Jargon Works Jargon Construction - The `-P' Convention
• International Style
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• Tv Typewriters A Tale Of Hackish Ingenuity
• Food