SYSTEM MANGLER


Meaning of SYSTEM MANGLER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ n. ]

Humorous synonym for `system manager', poss. from the fact that one major IBM OS had a root account called SYSMANGR. Refers specifically to a systems programmer in charge of administration, software maintenance, and updates at some site. Unlike admin , this term emphasizes the technical end of the skills involved.

Jargon File English vocabulary.      Английский словарь жаргона.