Parallax's definitions

linux

A stable alternative to Windows, used primarily on servers and workstations. A favorite of graphic artist, 3D animators, and programmers, as well as corporations that can't afford for their computers to crash. Runs programs such as Alias|Wavefront's Maya, SoftImage's XSI, Adobe Photoshop etc. extremely well, but has trouble running software designed solely for the Windows operating system such as games (duh). In other words, Linux is used mostly by professionals who need a stable platform to do work on, rather than for playing games.

I use Linux on my servers and workstations that are designed for Maya and Photoshop, and I use Windows on my gaming computers.

by Parallax May 26, 2003

innit

Expressing agreement or conformity within a chav community. Also used as a comparitive phrase or additional word trailing the sentence.

innit bruv
good stuff innit
your mother innit

by Parallax July 3, 2003

Can

A usually cylindrical airtight metal container usually made of tin-coated iron, in which foods or beverages are preserved.

by Parallax May 26, 2003

Scrooter

The area of skin between the scrotum and anus, or vagina and anus. See also "choad" and "gooch".

Mens scrooters are bigger than womens (usually).

by Parallax August 5, 2003

bo selecta

An unintelligent phrase, commonly used by chavs. It's meaning is ambiguous and depends on the context in which it is used. The general theme of expressing such a phrase is to indicate respect for the adressee.

Bo selecta innit bruv. bling bling.

by Parallax July 3, 2003

daemon

A unix program that runs in the background of the system. Often signified with the -d suffix on the end of a program name.

mysqld
named
httpd

by Parallax July 3, 2003

inflammable

Impossible to burn; not flammable.

If something says that it's inflammable, that means it's safe to keep around sparks and fire.

by Parallax June 18, 2003