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Book 38 || The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele

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Raymond, Eric S., 1957- [Editor]; Steele, Guy L., 1954- [Editor]

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The Jargon File is a comprehensive and humorous glossary of computer programmer slang and hacker culture, originally compiled in the 1970s and later edited by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele. It documents the unique language, traditions, and values of the early computing community, particularly those associated with the MIT AI Lab and Stanford’s SAIL. The file includes definitions for thousands of terms, from 'hacker' and 'glitch' to more obscure technical jargon, along with anecdotes and folklore that capture the spirit of the people who built the foundations of modern software. Beyond its linguistic interest, The Jargon File provides a fascinating ethnographic look at the creative, often irreverent, and highly collaborative world of hackers, making it an essential resource for understanding the history of digital culture.

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