rigmare

n. 1. The inabilty for a computer to maintain stability at
crucial moments. 2. A computer problem arousing feelings of
intense fear, horror, and distress. 3. A computer related
event or experience that is intensely distressing.
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Coined by Christopher J. Shields & Claire E. Fawcus in May
2005 to describe their inability to maintain a chat
connection for an extended and useful period of time.
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A combination of "Rig" (Slang for computer) and "Nightmare"
(An event or experience that is intensely distressing).