has the X nature

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

has the X nature


   [seems to derive from Zen Buddhist koans of the form "Does an X have
   the Buddha-nature?"] adj. Common hacker construction for `is an X',
   used for humorous emphasis. "Anyone who can't even use a program with
   on-screen help embedded in it truly has the {loser} nature!" See also
   {the X that can be Y is not the true X}. See also {mu}.

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

has the X nature
nature

   (From Zen Buddhist koans of the form "Does an X have the
   Buddha-nature?") Common hacker construction for "is an X",
   used for humorous emphasis.  "Anyone who can't even use a
   program with on-screen help embedded in it truly has the
   {loser} nature!"  See also {the X that can be Y is not the
   true X}.

   [{Jargon File}]

   (1995-01-11)

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