Clickola The practice of MP3 bands asking fans (or using software bots) to inflate their standings on music charts, based on clickthrough rates. An online version of playola.
Code-Morphing Transmeta's scheme for software that will drive its Crusoe processor. Offers on-the-fly translation of hardware and software instructions so its microprocessor can work with any family of computers.
Dropping Packets Losing one's train of thought, due to fatigue or other wetware malfunctions. Similar to the earlier "blowing your buffer."
Headless Clients The virtual customers used in test-load software on ecommerce sites to ensure that the site can handle traffic spikes.
Legacy-Free Describes next-generation PCs that have abandoned such hardware standards as floppy drives, ISA slots, and serial ports.
Tip o' the WWI cavalry hat to Matthew Hawn and Ann Ranche.
- Gareth Branwyn (jargon@wiredmag.com)
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