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Re:Boffin claims Microsoft's "quantum leap" is invalid due t... by cpncrunch on Wednesday June 24, 2026 @12:09PM (#48662002)
It's typical of the Register. They always use the word "boffin" for expert/scientist. It's a british word used to describe a clever person.
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Re:Boffin claims Microsoft's "quantum leap" is invalid due t... by MobiusHorizons on Wednesday June 24, 2026 @12:39PM (#48662436)
Roughly interchangeable with egg head I think, although more used and slightly more endearing.
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Re:Boffin claims Microsoft's "quantum leap" is invalid due t... by KineticLensman on Wednesday June 24, 2026 @02:37PM (#48664001)
Used in WW2 to refer to radar engineers, bouncing bomb designers etc
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