wirehead


wirehead

(jargon)/wi:r'hed/ (Probably from SF slang for an electricalbrain-stimulation addict) 1. A hardware hacker, especially onewho concentrates on communications hardware.

2. An expert in local-area networks. A wirehead can be anetwork software wizard too, but will always have the abilityto deal with network hardware, down to the smallest component.Wireheads are known for their ability to lash up an Ethernetterminator from spare resistors, for example.

wirehead

A person who loves to build, fix and generally tinker with electronics, much like a motorhead enjoys working with cars and engines.