cquirke's definitions

duhfault

The case that would apply were no other action to be taken, particularly where this (non)-choice is lacking in foresight and/or likely to cause problems.

By duhfault, Windows 95 hides file name extensions so that you don't know what will happen when you "open" a file.

by cquirke October 1, 2003

vandor

Concatenation of "vendor" and "vandal", denoting a vendor who is prepared to damage your interests should these be perceived to conflict with theirs.

Microsoft's Product Activation places them in the vandor category - if Windows suspects your computer has changed "too much", it will refuse to run.

by cquirke October 1, 2003