RTFSC

Read the fucking source code.

From "Lessons Learned from 30 Years of MINIX" by Tanenbaum, A.S., 2016:

Linus Torvalds' second posting to comp.os.minix was on April 1, 1991, in response to a simple question from someone else: "RTFSC (Read the F***ing Source Code:-)It is heavily commented and the solution should be obvious ... "

by ronnosexual August 27, 2022

RTFS

Read the freaking (fucking) syllabus.

The freshman emailed me asking when the final was, so I replied "RTFS."

by eccehomo69 September 19, 2022

RTFE

read the fucking error

Q: why ffmpeg isn't working:
tcp: Failed to resolve hostname www.youtube.com: Temporary failure in name resolution
Temporary failure in name resolution> (caused by URLError(gaierror(-3, 'Temporary failure in name resolution')))

A: RTFE!

by fittachu July 5, 2023

RTFU

Real time follow-up

We have real time follow-up (RTFU) from our viewers regarding this subject.

by Morid1n February 28, 2025

RTFDS

Read the fucking data sheet

How does the sudo command work?

Have you tried using the RTFDS?

by bettercallav May 13, 2025

RTFM

read the fucking manual

person 1 - bro i just installed this new plugin but i have no idea how to use it how

me - rtfm

person 1 - *reads manual* and it works

by 584940493395874392034839394 June 22, 2025

RTFIM

Read The Fucking Instruction Manual...

I think I'm gonna name her Shiva -- cause's she's a BAD bitch!
Dual-weiling ninja swords, bitch.
Gonna cut yourself if you touch her bitch.
.. so RTFIM

by aidenvalentine July 27, 2025