Jargon
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dictionary that gave the word "hacker" its original meaning, decades before
it came to mean "cracker." Compiled by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele and
continued today as a community project, it's the closest thing hacking has
to an etymology.
Over 2,300 entries, all bundled in the app:
* Browse alphabetically with a fast-scroll index
* Instant search across terms and definitions
* Tap any cross-referenced term to jump straight to it
* Favorite entries for quick access later
* "Surprise me" with a random entry
Zero permissions. Zero network access, ever — the dictionary ships inside
the app, favorites stay on your device, nothing is ever sent anywhere.
No accounts, no ads, no analytics.
Dictionary content is CC BY-SA 4.0 from the Jargon File community edition
(github.com/agiacalone/jargonfile). App source is GPL-3.0.
- Author: Matt Brown
- License: GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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