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BCPL // n. [abbreviation, `Basic Combined Programming Language') A programming language developed by Martin Richards in Cambridge in 1967.
It is remarkable for its rich syntax, small size ...
beam vt. [from Star Trek Classic's "Beam me up, Scotty!
] 1. To transfer softcopy of a file electronically...
beanie key n. [Mac users] See command key.
beep n.,v. Syn. feep. This term is techspeak under MS-DOS and OS/2, and seems to be generally preferred among micro hobbyists.
Befunge n. A worthy companion to INTERCAL
beige toaster n. A Macintosh. See toaster; compare Macintrash, maggotbox.
bells and whistles n.
bells whistles and gongs n. A standard elaborated form of bells and whistle
ypically said with a pronounced and ironic accent on the `gongs'....
benchmark n. [techspeak] An inaccurate measure of computer performance.
In the computer industry, there are three kinds of lie...
Berkeley Quality Software adj.

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