[analogy with `trufan' from SF fandom] One who exemplifies the
primary values of hacker culture, esp. competence and helpfulness to
other hackers. A high compliment. "He spent 6 hours helping me bring
up UUCP and netnews on my FOOBAR 4000 last week -- manifestly the act
of a true-hacker." Compare {demigod}, oppose {munchkin}.
[glossary]
[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {demigod}{hackish}]