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From: weekley@oldcolo.UUCP (Bob Weekley)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: Glossary of acronyms and commercial jargon -- WANTED
Keywords: glossary, acronyms, jargon, wanted
Message-ID: <[202.1]graphics;1@oldcolo.UUCP>
Date: 11 Nov 89 13:10:02 GMT
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>Author: [Jan Pinkava]
>  Subj: Glossary of acronyms and commercial jargon -- WANTED
>. . . . . .
>Is there a graphics-speak glossary already available (or posted here) ?

I don't know about specifically this GRAPHICS Conference, but
the following may come in handy:

              EXPANDED "COMPUTER BUZZWORD" GENERATOR

 The microcomputer revolution has created new words that are as 
incomprehensible as they are sophisticated. We have recently updated a
technique developed in the 1960's called the "Instant Buzzword Generator"
to help you master this obscure jargon. With it you can create an almost 
endless variety of intelligent-sounding technical terms.

INSTRUCTIONS: Simply select a number from each of the three columns below 
and combine the words into your own computer buzzword phrases. For example, 
select "10," "16," and "5" and you generate 
             "Ergonomic Transitional Capability" 
an expression bound to command instant respect...and confusion!
                    WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE!

               EXPANDED "COMPUTER BUZZWORD" GENERATOR
      1. Integrated       1. Digital            1. Language
      2. Synchronous      2. Logical            2. Compatability
      3. Sectored         3. Memory             3. Management
      4. On-line          4. Random             4. Options
      5. Batched          5. Default            5. Capability
      6. Relational       6. Third-Generation   6. Network
      7. Dynamic          7. Incremental        7. Parameters
      8. Parallel         8. Interpretive       8. Self-test
      9. Responsive       9. Floppy             9. Matrix
     10. Ergonomic       10. De-bugged         10. Hardware
     11. Alphanumeric    11. Password          11. Device
     12. Optical         12. Protocol          12. Refresh
     13. Functional      13. Run-time          13. Compiler
     14. Formatted       14. Analog            14. Controller
     15. Mnemonic        15. Pixel             15. Flexability
     16. Acknowledged    16. Transitional      16. Contingency
     17. User-friendly   17. Intelligent       17. Duplex
     18. Addressable     18. Virtual           18. Eprom
     19. Enhanced        19. Buffered          19. Subroutine
     20. Monitored       20. Vertical          20. Access

Note: This all came from a very clever,beautifuly executed,two sided folding
Business Card by LONG BEACH MICRO; L.B.Calif.I have no connection whatsoever
with LBM. Their card is so fantastic, I thought everyone might enjoy it.
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