Definitions by davetaz

plainary 

A conference session everyone knows will be boring.

I wouldn't bother with the plainary session!

plainary by davetaz August 26, 2020

unicorn dataset

(1) A dataset that contains no errors. Types of errors include structural, grammatical or numerical errors.
(2) A dataset that is instantly compatible with another dataset. There are no problems or inconveniences in combining with any other dataset.

There is no example of a unicorn dataset...

unicorn dataset by davetaz April 13, 2014

sowned 

To take advantage of other hardware / physical objects for your own personal gain.

Using an open wireless network to access the internet which isn't yours and you are not paying for. The person/organisation in question has been SOWNed.

sowned by davetaz December 30, 2007