purport

n 1: the intended meaning of a communication [syn: {intent}, {spirit}]

2: general meaning or tenor: "caught the drift of the

conversation" [syn: {drift}]

v 1: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or

claiming; "The letter purports to express people's

opinion"

2: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn: {aim}, {purpose},

{propose}]

support

After-sale handholding; something many software vendors

promise but few deliver. To hackers, most support people are

useless - because by the time a hacker calls support he or she

will usually know the software and the relevant manuals better

than the support people (sadly, this is ▫not▫ a joke or

exaggeration). A hacker's idea of "support" is a t�te-�-t�te

or exchange of {electronic mail} with the software's designer.

[{Jargon File}]

(1995-02-15)