Merriam-Webster Behind the Times??

So I heard on the radio this morning on the way home from work that Merriam-Webster has added new words to their dictionary. One of those words (according to the DJ) was "malware". Am I the only one surprised by this?

I did go to their website and saw that while "malware" wasn't there, "spyware" was. I noticed that it wasn't a complete list...they said it was a 'sampling'...a teaser to make me rush out and buy the newest printing?? ((lol???))

It got me wondering...how many words do we use in our everyday lives that we assume are, but actually aren't, listed in the dictionary?

Here's the link to the website if anyone's interested: Merriam-Webster Online

 

There is a list of computer terms forgot where. Thought maybe the dictionary in Help and Support but no.
Just found this, seems most want to sell you one.

http://www.computerhope.com/jargon.htm

Think I'll bookmark this, I never know whats going on :confused

PS I use Merriam-Webster a lot, the spell check doesn't always have the right word neither do I. :-D

 

don't forget about 'The Geektionary' right around the corner at:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/glossary.php