Geekcode Explanation

Type of Geek [GCS/E]

Geek of Computer Science.

Geek of Engineering.

Appearance

Dress [d-]

I’m usually in jeans and a t-shirt.

Shape [s+:]

I’m a little taller, I’m of average width.

Age [a—]

15-19.

Computers

Computers [C++]

Computers are a large part of my existence. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is log myself in. I play games or mud on weekends, but still manage to stay off of academic probation.

UNIX [UL++]

I’ve get the entire admin ticked off at me because I am always using all of the CPU time and trying to run programs that I don’t have access to. I’m going to try cracking /etc/passwd next week, just don’t tell anyone. I use Linux.

Perl [P+]

I know of Perl. I like Perl. I just haven’t learned much Perl, but it is on my agenda.

Linux [L+++]

I use Linux exclusively on my system. I monitor comp.os.linux.* and even answer questions sometimes.

Emacs [E—]

Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!

World-Wide Web [W++]

I have a homepage. I surf daily. My homepage is advertised in my .signature.

USENET News [N?]

I don’t know what’s that.

USENET Oracle

Nothing known.

Kibo [K-]

I don’t know who Kibo is.

Microsoft Windows [w+]

I have installed my own custom sounds, wallpaper, and screen savers so my PC walks and talks like a fun house. Oh yeah, I have a hundred TrueType(tm) fonts that I’ve installed but never used. I never lose Minesweeper and Solitaire.

OS/2 [O?]

I don’t know what’s that.

Macintosh [M]

I use a Mac, but I’m pretty indifferent about it.

VMS [V?]

I don’t know what’s that.

Politics

Political and Social Issues [PS++]

I give to liberal causes. I march for gay rights. I’m a card carrying member of the ACLU. Keep abortion safe and legal.

Politics and Economic Issues [PE++]

Keep the government off the backs of businesses. Deregulate as much as possible.

Cypherpunks [Y+]

I have an interest and concern in privacy issues, but in reality I am not really all that active or vocal.

PGP [PGP++]

I have the most recent version and use it regularly.

Entertainment

Star Trek [t?]

I don’t know what’s that.

Babylon 5 [5?]

I don’t know what’s that.

X-Files [X?]

I don’t know what’s that.

Role Playing [R?]

I don’t know what’s that.

Television [tv-]

I watch tv for the news and ‘special programming.’.

Books [b+]

I enjoy reading, but don’t get the time very often.

Dilbert [DI-]

Is that the comic about the engineers?

DOOM! [D?]

I don’t know what’s that.

The Geek Code [G]

I know what the geek code is and even did up this code.

Lifestyle

Education [e]

Finished High School.

Housing [h!]

I am stuck living with my parents!

Relationships [!r]

I’ve never had a relationship.

Sex [!y+]

Male. Sex? What’s that? No experience, willing to learn.

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