[bluesman]

404 - Someone who is clueless. From the Web error message, “404 Not Found,” which means the document requested couldn’t be located. “Don’t bother asking John. He’s 404.”



Alpha Geek - The most knowledgeable, technically proficient person in an office or work group. “I dunno, ask Rick. He’s our alpha geek.”

Bookmark - To take note of a person for future reference. “After seeing his cool demo at Siggraph, I bookmarked him.”

CGI Joe - A hard-core CGI script programmer with all the social skills and charisma of a plastic action figure.

Chips and Salsa - Chips = hardware, salsa = software. “First we gotta figure out if the problem’s in your chips or your salsa.”

Cobweb - A WWW site that never changes.

Gray Matter - Older, experienced business people hired by young entrepreneurial firms trying to appear more professional and established.

Plug-and-Play - A new hire who doesn’t require training. “That new guy is totally plug-and-play.”

Assmosis - The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard.