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}.



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