defective user

A derogatory term used to describe a computer user who has caused computer errors through their own actions.

Also commonly known as an I.D.10-T error (l33t-speak for idiot)

Nerd 1: "So did you find the problem with Cathy's spreadsheet?"
Nerd 2: "You bet - defective user."
Both laugh knowingly.

Power User

1. People who know the advanced features of a computer operating system.
2. What business people who don't actually know anything about computers call themselves when all they can do is make spreadsheets in Excel. :

Ex:

1. I just installed a new GUI to Debian! Now to overlock my processor so I can get shit done!

2. The following is a real story from my old job:
Lady: *Calls Me(IT Guy)*
Me: Hello?
Lady: Yes, is this IT I'm speaking with?
Me: Yes.
Lady: I'm normally a "Power User" but lately, Windows has been SO slow! I would like it if you could help me.
Me: Ok, would you like me to come over to your office?
Lady: No, it's fine.
Me: Well, could you answer these questions?
Lady: Yes. Why is it so slow?
Me: Have you updated Windows?
Lady: No.
Me: Do you have Windows 7?
Lady: Why do you want me to downgrade? I already have Windows 95!
Me: Have you downloaded any viruses?
Lady: No, my doctor said I'm fine.
Me: Umm...Well, have you clicked on any suspicious E-Mails?
Lady: Yes! I'm still waiting for my new iPhone!
Me: *Facepalm*

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Trusted User

A term used to describe in the singular one of the censors at dailykos. Reminiscent of the witch-hunting mob in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

"Fire up those donuts, Trusted Users! It's a Switters! Burn her! Burn her!"

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Arch Users

People who will flex on anyone with one simple line.

"By the way, I use Arch"

"Btw I use arch"
"I don't care if you or anyone else are Arch Users!"

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stand user

Someone whose fighting spirit obtained a physical form, after being pierced by the stand arrow, hence the name stand user

"I was pierced by an arrow and didn't die, I am now a stand user!!"

"Poggers."

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User CP

User Control Panel; usually found on internet forums.

The User CP allows each user to customize their preferences, change their avatar, read messages, subscribe to threads, view their bans and infractions, join usergroups, and so on

Since I went on holiday, my User CP is full of unread messages

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Mac User

Someone who doesn't know anything about computers but still wants to feel superior.

PC User: I just got a new computer today. It's pretty awesome
Mac User: Well I just bought a Mac. It's eco-friendly.
PC User: Really? How fast is your Mac.
Mac User: Well it's a Mac, so... you know...
PC User: No I don't actually, please explain.
Mac User: Well, um... the processor... fast... RAM... gigabyte... Mac... *head explodes*

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