Someone is called “Luser” online and you don’t know what that means? We’ll tell you what’s behind the expression and how you use it.
Here you can find out what is behind the expression “Luser”. (Source: Slphotography / depositphotos.com)
That means Luser: irritating computer users, DAU, Dulli
The term “luser” is a portmanteau of the English terms “loser” and “user” in the sense of “(computer) user”. In Internet language, a “luser” is understood to mean particularly annoying and clumsy computer users. The term can be used similar to “DAU” or “Dulli”.
Origin of Luser
“Luser” didn’t enter internet slang until the 1990s, but it came into existence in the mid-1970s. In 1975, at MIT, one of the most famous technical universities in the world, the computer system showed a status message before logging on. This contained the number of users logged in, i.e. “5 users”. A prankster changed the system and “User” became “Loser”, which eventually became “Luser” after some complaints.
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This is how you use Luser
You can use the term “Luser” to the same extent as “DAU”. This term includes all computer or internet users who cannot find their way around despite assistance. The term is meant rather pejoratively and affects many noobs, although for hackers almost everyone is a “luser”.
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