Difference between revisions of "Icecube"
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# ([[shadowtalk]], describing a person) A wannabe [[diamond]]. Someone who seems excessively cold online for no real reason. A [[shadownet]] user who pitches into technical or on-topic discussions, but goes out of their way to reveal nothing which could hint at their identity or opinions. | # ([[shadowtalk]], describing a person) A wannabe [[diamond]]. Someone who seems excessively cold online for no real reason. A [[shadownet]] user who pitches into technical or on-topic discussions, but goes out of their way to reveal nothing which could hint at their identity or opinions. | ||
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# ([[shadowtalk]], describing a planet or city) A place without easy access to the nets, such as any of the [[Chrome Worlds]]. (Etymology: Anyone living here is [[Frozen out]] of the network) | # ([[shadowtalk]], describing a planet or city) A place without easy access to the nets, such as any of the [[Chrome Worlds]]. (Etymology: Anyone living here is [[Frozen out]] of the network) | ||
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# (trademark) The '''Diebold Icecube''', a range of refrigerators made by the [[Diebold Corporation]], of the same size/shape as a [[cubeputer]], and able to take power from either a [[Standard Peripheral Adapter]] or a normal power outlet. These are the right size to hold 4 cans of a popular caffeinated beverage, and were marketed towards gamers who want chilled refreshments without leaving their computer. | # (trademark) The '''Diebold Icecube''', a range of refrigerators made by the [[Diebold Corporation]], of the same size/shape as a [[cubeputer]], and able to take power from either a [[Standard Peripheral Adapter]] or a normal power outlet. These are the right size to hold 4 cans of a popular caffeinated beverage, and were marketed towards gamers who want chilled refreshments without leaving their computer. | ||
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# (common usage) A generic name for a number of small refreshment chillers, immitating the original Icecube range. Many of these are cubical, and many are made to the sizes of various home computer units. | # (common usage) A generic name for a number of small refreshment chillers, immitating the original Icecube range. Many of these are cubical, and many are made to the sizes of various home computer units. | ||
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# ([[shadowtalk]], describing a gadget, utility or some new invention) An invention of no worth. A cosmetic improvement masquerading as innovation. A solution which implies its inventor misunderstood the problem. | # ([[shadowtalk]], describing a gadget, utility or some new invention) An invention of no worth. A cosmetic improvement masquerading as innovation. A solution which implies its inventor misunderstood the problem. | ||
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# (planetologists' slang) A planet whose core is mostly ice or water. Distinct from [[Iceball]]. | # (planetologists' slang) A planet whose core is mostly ice or water. Distinct from [[Iceball]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 16 March 2009
In rough order of popularity, Icecube can mean:
- (shadowtalk, describing a person) A wannabe diamond. Someone who seems excessively cold online for no real reason. A shadownet user who pitches into technical or on-topic discussions, but goes out of their way to reveal nothing which could hint at their identity or opinions.
- (shadowtalk, describing a planet or city) A place without easy access to the nets, such as any of the Chrome Worlds. (Etymology: Anyone living here is Frozen out of the network)
- (trademark) The Diebold Icecube, a range of refrigerators made by the Diebold Corporation, of the same size/shape as a cubeputer, and able to take power from either a Standard Peripheral Adapter or a normal power outlet. These are the right size to hold 4 cans of a popular caffeinated beverage, and were marketed towards gamers who want chilled refreshments without leaving their computer.
- (common usage) A generic name for a number of small refreshment chillers, immitating the original Icecube range. Many of these are cubical, and many are made to the sizes of various home computer units.
- (shadowtalk, describing a gadget, utility or some new invention) An invention of no worth. A cosmetic improvement masquerading as innovation. A solution which implies its inventor misunderstood the problem.
- (planetologists' slang) A planet whose core is mostly ice or water. Distinct from Iceball.
