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PEBKAC
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/pebkak/ [Abbrev., Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair] Used by
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support people, particularly at call centers and help desks. Not used with
the public. Denotes pilot error as the cause of the crash, especially stupid
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errors. Very derogatory. Usage: Did you ever figure out why that guy
couldn't print? Yeah, he kept cancelling the operation before it could
finish. PEBKAC. See also ID10T. Compare pilot error, UBD.