true-hacker

:true-hacker: n. [analogy with `trufan' from SF fandom] One who exemplifies the primary values of hacker culture, esp. competence and helpfulness to other hackers. A high compliment. "He spent 6 hours helping me bring up UUCP and netnews on my FOOBAR 4000 last week -- manifestly the act of a true-hacker." Compare demigod oppose munchkin

Jargon File Version 4.3.1, 29 JUN 2001 =

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