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The New Hacker's Dictionary (The Jargon File)

This book "is a collection of slang terms used by various subcultures of computer hackers. Though some technical material is included for background and flavor, it is not a technical dictionary; what we describe here is the language hackers use among themselves for fun, social communication, and technical debate."

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Science and Technology / Information Technology / Application Development / Programming

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Material Type:: Open (Access) Textbook
Date Added to MERLOT:: June 29, 2011
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 29, 2011
Author:: Eric S. Raymond, MIT
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Professional
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Language:: English
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