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Definitions by Biohertz

common Abbreviation for "Babylon 5", a science-fiction TV series as revered among hackers as was the original Star Trek.
B5 by Biohertz January 30, 2003
from the HTTP error "file not found on server" Extended to humans to convey that the subject has no idea or no clue - sapience not found. May be used reflexively
"Uh, I'm 404ing" means "I'm drawing a blank".
404 by Biohertz January 30, 2003
Many hackers routinely hang numerous devices such as pagers, cell-phones, personal organizers, leatherman multitools, pocket knives, flashlights, walkie-talkies, even miniature computers from their belts. When many of these devices are worn at once, the hacker's belt somewhat resembles Batman's utility belt; hence it is referred to as a batbelt.
batbelt by Biohertz January 30, 2003
To stress-test a piece of hardware or software
"I banged on the new version of the simulator all day yesterday and it didn't crash once. I guess it is ready for release."
bang on by Biohertz January 30, 2003
A common cheat in shooter video games, allows the player to be invincible.
"I'll godmode that wiener!"
godmode by Biohertz January 30, 2003
The annoying paperclip (office assistant) that appears in Microsoft Office.
"Turn that fucking paperclip off!!!"
clippy by Biohertz January 30, 2003

dumpster diving

Dumpster diving is looking for treasure in someone else's trash. (A dumpster is a large trash container.) In the world of information technology, dumpster diving is a technique used to retrieve information that could be used to carry out an attack on a computer network. Dumpster diving isn't limited to searching through the trash for obvious treasures like access codes or passwords written down on sticky notes. Seemingly innocent information like a phone list, calendar, or organizational chart can be used to assist an attacker using social engineering techniques to gain access to the network.
I can't get in this bitch, lets go dumpster diving
dumpster diving by Biohertz January 30, 2003