LMJargon

  1. bastardization n. Aldus PageMaker. Also PageWrecker.

  1. bastardization n. Aldus PageMaker. Also RageMaker.

  1. bastardization n. LaserMaster’s enhanced version of TrueImage, a PostScript interpreter licensed from Microsoft Corp.

  1. n. Macintosh printer line analagous to the PC TX (not the T2). The only surviving Macintosh controller-based printer in 1994. First Macintosh printer line to use Trimmage.

  1. flessage v. To park, as in automotive vehicle. Well, this looks like a good place to krap! Nice krapping spot you got there! Were you first one here this morning, or have you been here all night?

  1. n. A bug, artifact or feature not described in the manual that should be included in the README file before shipping. See known bug. Usually something that cannot be fixed in time, as in Sounds like a README thing.

  1. adv. A statement void of substance. Generally, said of a bug or (mis)feature that could be fixed for the current release, but won't be, usually due to time constraints. Also said of bugs that were thought to be working as designed, except the software engine either didn't understand the design, or no design ever existed. See big N, README thing, desired feature, known bug.

  1. v. To work improperly, but in a way perfectly matching the design.

  2. interj. Said when the design is broken or Wrong.

cf. Works As Implemented

  1. n. The act or instance of willfully leaving the company. We haven't had that many suicides this year.