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There is a list of Unix acronyms with etymologies.
Because I maintain the Jargon File, I am often asked this question by eager network newbies.
A companion document to "How To Become A Hacker". A historical overview of hacker culture and how it got that way.
A followup to "A Brief History of Hackerdom", and part of the book version of The Cathedral and the Bazaar. This chronicles the events following January 1998 when the history of hackerdom became current events.
A Dialogue between a Guru and a Newbie, including Much that is Good to Know concerning the Path to Wizardhood. Includes numerous references to books valuable to the aspirant. A single HTML file, easy to download.
How to ask questions of hackers in a way that makes it most likely that you'll get a useful answer.
Does a dog have the Unix-nature? Three pounds of VAX!
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