Guru

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guru
Usage: n.
Etymology: Unix
Derivation: Unix

See Also: source of all good bits


guru: n.

[Unix] An expert. Implies not only wizard skill but also a history of being a knowledge resource for others. Less often, used (with a qualifier) for other experts on other systems, as in VMS guru. See source of all good bits.

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Source: guru, in The Jargon File, version 4.4.7.


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