• cardfire@sh.itjust.works
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    Perhaps it is an ESL thing? We were using it in the States in the 90’s to describe a hardware authenticator key on parallel port that allowed CAD software to run, in a drafting class.

    Later (00’s) i heard it used for all manner of peripheral USB accessories.

    I’m trying to imagine what the gimmick would be.

      • Captain Aggravated@sh.itjust.works
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        Well, English isn’t a prescriptive language, so if we just start saying “dongus” they’ll put it in the dictionary.

        Anyone got a recommendation for a good bluetooth dongus?