The Jargon File
(version 4.4.7)
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Hacker Slang and Hacker Culture
- 1.2. Of Slang, Jargon, and Techspeak
- 1.3. Revision History
- 1.4. Jargon Construction
- 1.5. Hacker Writing Style
- 1.6. Email Quotes and Inclusion Conventions
- 1.7. Hacker Speech Style
- 1.8. International Style
- 1.9. Crackers, Phreaks, and Lamers
- 1.10. Pronunciation Guide
- 1.11. Other Lexicon Conventions
- 1.12. Format for New Entries
- 3. Appendices
- Hacker Folklore
- A Portrait of J. Random Hacker
- General Appearance
- Dress
- Reading Habits
- Other Interests
- Physical Activity and Sports
- Education
- Things Hackers Detest and Avoid
- Food
- Politics
- Gender and Ethnicity
- Religion
- Ceremonial Chemicals
- Communication Style
- Geographical Distribution
- Sexual Habits
- Personality Characteristics
- Weaknesses of the Hacker Personality
- Miscellaneous
- Helping Hacker Culture Grow
- Bibliography