Definitions by Ozzie321
Computerist
When microcomputers were first marketed in the 1970's, corporate computer departments had all sorts of people with a lot of Titles. There were Computer Operators of course, and programmers, system analysts, tape librarians, etc. But with a Microcomputer in your home, you were everything! You were The Computerist.
Computerist by Ozzie321 September 13, 2020
johnson care
A reference to Medicare. Based on the Affordable Care Act being called 'Obama Care', Medicare came in during the Johnson Administration of the 1960's, and so Johnson Care is used to refer to Medicare. Social Security came into effect during the Roosevelt administration of the 1930's, and so Social Security is referred to as Roosevelt Care.
johnson care by Ozzie321 October 26, 2019
Hall Costume
A costume you wear to a Science Fiction Convention, ComicCon, or other event just to wear around the halls of the event. You have no plan to enter the costume in a contest (though you might be asked to if they don't have enough participants).
This is just my Space Ranger Flight Suit, a black jumpsuit with a couple of patches on it. I'd never wear this Hall Costume in the Masquerade Contest.
Hall Costume by Ozzie321 August 27, 2019
bug report
When you are using some software, and something goes wrong, it is good form to submit a Bug Report to the software developers so they can fix the problem.
The form I was filling out wouldn't let me use alpha characters in the Drivers License field, so I submitted a Bug Report.
bug report by Ozzie321 February 20, 2019
hacker syndrome
I just saved that Web Site to my phone's home page but there's no FaveIcon and just got a Capitol S instead of an image. It's time to create an Icon. I feel Hacker Syndrome coming on.
hacker syndrome by Ozzie321 February 16, 2019
slan shack
A home, house or apartment, where science fiction fans live or gather. Based on the novel Slan by A. E. van Vogt.
Slan is a science fiction novel written by A. E. van Vogt, as well as the name of the fictional race of superbeings featured in the novel. The novel was originally serialized in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Wikipedia
Slan is a science fiction novel written by A. E. van Vogt, as well as the name of the fictional race of superbeings featured in the novel. The novel was originally serialized in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Wikipedia
If you'll be in town for the weekend, there's a party at our Slan Shack. Be sure to come by and say HI to your fellow fen.
slan shack by Ozzie321 August 8, 2018
in work
When a request to perform an action comes over a radio circuit, it is common to inform the requester you are working on the request by replying "In Work".