[onomatopoeic, widely spread through SF fandom but reported to have
originated at Caltech in the 1970s] One who is fascinated by
computers. Less specific than {hacker}, as it need not imply more
skill than is required to play games on a PC. The derived noun
neeping applies specifically to the long conversations about
computers that tend to develop in the corners at most SF-convention
parties (the term neepery is also in wide use). Fandom has a related
proverb to the effect that "Hacking is a conversational black hole!".
[glossary]
[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {science-fiction fandom}{wank}]