> > I've taken to using the single word "nuby" to convey the entire
> > concept "Ruby newbie".  Sort of like "Dolfan" for "Dolphins fan" --
> > except with nuby, the phonic match is a little *too* good... so in
> > speech it might have to be disambiguated with an adjective.
> 
> Oops, I've just thought about abbreviating "Numerical Ruby" to
> Nuby or Nubie.  OK, go ahead!  I'll find another one.
> 

Ruby is so quick to learn - how long does one stay a newbie?  It
can go from newbie to Rub[y]-erized in one 24 hour holiday if
you're not careful!

John