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Definition of fossbeard

fossbeard

noun

  • derogatory term for enthusiastic supporters of FOSS ("free and open source software".)

    From FOSS + "neckbeard".
    It looks like RMS's horde of fossbeards have taken over this discussion.

    Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 27 2010.

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