From 86253adc8843742682a71fdcce6f7345b54c5aec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bob Mottram Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:13:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Tidying --- entries/geek.txt | 5 ++--- entries/handle.txt | 5 ++--- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/entries/geek.txt b/entries/geek.txt index d0b89c8..e93e3cc 100644 --- a/entries/geek.txt +++ b/entries/geek.txt @@ -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. diff --git a/entries/handle.txt b/entries/handle.txt index ca82a0b..6245442 100644 --- a/entries/handle.txt +++ b/entries/handle.txt @@ -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. -