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	Geek Speak

CrazyRedHead

5-24-2008 6:44 AM

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science, technology, internet, computer

CrazyRedHead says:

A Nerdictionary of quirky, techie terms.

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5-24-2008 7:20 AM

carrerinyes

WIMAX sounds good to me!

5-24-2008 7:55 AM

debbyski

Ego surfing *LOL*

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