Lockergnome’s Encyclopedia for Computer Newbies

“For Computer Users and Knowledge Junkies.” Anyone who’s ever been asked to explain a tech term only to be left stumbling through a plausible explanation will appreciate this eBook. From relevant computing personalities, to obscure tech references, to clear descriptions of day-to-day definitions you may already know (but not know how to define). These 180 definitions will leave you talking the talk of the office geek without giving up your entire social calendar to extended sessions in front of a CRT. Even with the refresh rate bumped up to 100Hz. [ 180 Tech Terms For $7 / Download ]

COPYLEFT - We all know what “copyright” is. When you buy software, it’s typically copyrighted — which means you can’t change or modify it. It’s off limits, buster. Well, with the emergence of open source code, a new phrase has appeared (though it’s been around for a while). “Copyleft,” in case you haven’t figured it out yet, is only for left-handed programmers. Actually, it’s the opposite of “copyright.” You can change and modify software code to fit your needs. Open source stuff is wonderful, as long as you’re a developer and keep compilers sitting around. Permission to use this, captain? “Go for it, ensign Ricky.” GNU (guh-NEW) is not new. Gnutella, I believe, has been copylefted.