Old School

Adjective · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. Describing older tools, habits, styles, or technical approaches that predate current trends but may still be respected for their reliability or craftsmanship. In computing it can refer to both sincere appreciation and nostalgic self-positioning.

    In plain English: Done in a traditional or older style rather than a modern one.

    Example: "He’s old school enough to keep a printed keyboard shortcut cheat sheet next to the terminal."

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