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@ -21,6 +21,5 @@ geeks are regarded by non-geeks, but as the mainstream culture becomes more
dependent on technology and technical skill mainstream attitudes have tended
to shift towards grudging respect. Correspondingly, there are now geek pride
festivals (the implied reference to gay pride is not accidental). See also
propeller head , clustergeeking , geek out , wannabee , terminal junkie ,
spod , weenie , geek code , alpha geek.
propeller head, clustergeeking, geek out, wannabee, terminal junkie,
geek code.

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@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ n. 1. [from CB slang] An electronic pseudonym; a nom de guerre intended to
conceal the user's true identity. Network and BBS handles function as the
same sort of simultaneous concealment and display one finds on Citizen's
Band radio, from which the term was adopted. Use of grandiose handles is
characteristic of warez d00dz , cracker s, weenie s, spod s, and other lower
forms of network life; true hackers travel on their own reputations rather
characteristic of warez d00dz, crackers, trolls, and other lower forms of
network life; true hackers travel on their own reputations rather
than invented legendry. Compare nick , screen name. 2. A magic cookie ,
often in the form of a numeric index into some array somewhere, through
which you can manipulate an object like a file or window. The form file
@ -16,4 +16,3 @@ unused resources, with minimal impact on the (possibly multiple) parts of
the larger program containing references to the allocated memory. Compare
snap (to snap a handle would defeat its purpose); see also aliasing bug ,
dangling pointer.