The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2 is a celebrated compendium of hacker slang and computer-culture lore. Compiled and maintained by the programming community, it defines the vocabulary, humour, and folklore of hackers and software developers.
More than a glossary, it is a portrait of a distinctive subculture and its way of writing and thinking. This edition preserves a milestone version of an evolving document. This edition is a clean, public-domain text prepared for comfortable reading. The EPUB has been carefully formatted for modern e-readers and tablets. Download the free EPUB of this classic dictionary of hacker jargon and culture.