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[Abbrev., “Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair”] Used by support people, particularly at call centers and help desks. Not used with the public. Denotes pilot error as the cause of the crash, especially stupid errors that even a luser could figure out. Very derogatory. Usage: “Did you ever figure out why that guy couldn't print?” “Yeah, he kept cancelling the operation before it could finish. PEBKAC”. See also ID10T. Compare pilot error, UBD.

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PEBKAC is an acronym which stands for "Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair".[1] The phrase is used by computer experts as a humorous[2] way to describe user errors.

In 2006, Intel began running a number of PEBKAC web-based advertisements[3] to promote its vPro platform.

Other variations

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  • PICNIC ("Problem In Chair, not in Computer")
  • POBCAC ("Problem Occurs Between Computer and Chair")
  • PIBKAC ("Problem Is Between Keyboard And Chair")
  • PEBCAC ("Problem Exists Between Chair and Computer")
  • PEBCAS ("Problem Exists Between Chair and Screen")
  • PEBCAT ("Problem Exists Between Chair and Terminal")
  • PEBMAC ("Problem Exists Between Monitor And Chair")
  • PEBCAK ("Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard")
  • PEBKAC ("Permanent Error Between Keyboard And Chair")
  • PEBUAC ("Problem Exists Between User and Computer")
  • EBKAC ("Error Between Keyboard And Chair")
  • BCAK (bee kack) ("Between Chair and Keyboard" error)
  • IEBKAC ("Interface Error Between Keyboard and Chair")
  • PEBKAM ("Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Monitor") which is where the user would appear on a system flow-chart if they were considered part of the machine as a processing component.
  • IUE ("Incompetent User Error")
  • IO ("Idiot Operator")
  • Code 18 ("Problem is 18 inches away from the keyboard")
  • Wetworks ("The Drip who is using the computer")
  • BIOS ("Biological Interface Errors")

The networking administrators' version is referring to the cause of a problems as "layer 8 issue". The automotive repairpersons' version is referring to the cause of a problem as a "loose nut between the steering wheel and the seat." The broadcast engineering or amateur radio version is referred to as a "short between the headphones".

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References

  1. ^ The Jargon File, version 4.4.7, maintained by Eric S. Raymond
  2. ^ Frazer, J. D. (6 May 1998). "User Friendly Strip from 6 May 1998". User Friendly. http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=19980506&mode=classic. Retrieved on 2008-12-24. 
  3. ^ vPro "Go Pro" advertisements by Intel


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