Jargon File

the [in]famous HackerSlang dictionary

http://info.astrian.net/jargon/

http://www.science.uva.nl/~mes/jargon/

http://seti23.org/jargon.htm

http://www.catb.org/esr/jargon/html/index.html

on Debian:

apt-get install jargon-text vh & vh jargon

vh: Description: Volks-hypertext browser

Designed for use with the Jargon File but useful for lexicons in general (lighter-weight than WWW, fast search).

jargon-text: Description: The definitive compendium of hacker slang

This is the Jargon File, a comprehensive compendium of hacker slang
illuminating many aspects of hackish tradition, folklore, and humor.
This version is in the original text format and is best viewed with
Volks-hypertext browser (vh), but can be viewed without it.

there is also the package "jargon"