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cyberculture research question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Research Now, Apr 5, 2004.

  1. Research Now Newcomer, in training

    Hello, I am a graduate student at Western Kentucky University studying cyberculture. What are some computer-technology-specific jargon that you or others have used while conversing with other computer-literate individuals (ex. tweeking, surfing, overclocking, etc.). Thanks in advance for your help.
    Research Now, Apr 5, 2004
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  2. Rick TechSpot Staff

    flashing - upgrading your BIOS

    By the way, I used to live in KY. :)
    Rick, Apr 5, 2004
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  3. Research Now Newcomer, in training

    What part? I of course live in Bowling Green.
    Research Now, Apr 5, 2004
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  4. lowman Newcomer, in training

    Tech Slang

    mod\modded - modify\modified

    mobo - motherboard

    board - motherboard

    mips\mibs - Megabits per second

    Crackberry - Blackberry wireless device (because users are addicted to these damn things)

    sysadmin - systems administrator

    miss - Manager of Information Services



    I don't know - there's a ton more - these were just of the top of my head...
    lowman, Apr 5, 2004
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  5. me(who else?) Newcomer, in training

    H4X0R

    Don't forget H4X0R. That definitely isn't understood by most people...:D
    me(who else?), Apr 6, 2004
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  6. ak_in_charge Newcomer, in training

    ak_in_charge, Apr 6, 2004
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  7. Research Now Newcomer, in training

    Outstanding! Thanks for the feedback. I will post a copy of the paper as soon as it is finalized.
    Research Now, Apr 6, 2004
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