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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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {casting the runes}{guru meditation}{kahuna}{RTFM}{source of all good bits}{wizard}{zen}]