THE JARGON FILE, v.4.3.3
This is the Jargon File, a comprehensive compendium of hacker slang illuminating many aspects of hackish tradition, folklore, and humor.
The purpose and scope of this File
The hacker's jargon lexicon - May take some time to load on a smartphone - just be patient (tnxs) it may take up to a minute or so but once loaded you will have full access to the entire lexicon. It really is a huge file ;-)
A few terms
How the File came to be
How hackers invent jargon
How they write
And the Inclusion Problem
How hackers talk
Some notes on usage outside the U.S.
Crackers, Phreaks, and Lamers
How to read the pronunciation keys
How to read lexicon entries
How to submit new entries for the File
Hacker Folklore
A Portrait of J. Random Hacker
Helping Hacker Culture Grow
For your further enjoyment