Decoded Geek Code

GEEK TYPE CODE [GCS/MU/O]

Geek of Computer Science, Geek of Music, Geek of Other.

GEEK DRESS CODE [d>pu]

I dress a lot like those found in catalog ads. Bland, boring, without life or meaning. But someday I'd like to say: "I wear the same clothes all the time, no matter the occasion, forgetting to do laundry between wearings."

GEEK SHAPE CODE [s:+]

I'm a little rounder than most.

GEEK AGE CODE [a-]

My age is 25-29.

GEEK COMPUTERS CODE [C$@>+++]

Getting paid for it! But that varies... But someday I'd like to say: "You mean there is life outside of Internet? You're shittin' me! I haven't dragged myself to class in weeks."

GEEK UNIX CODE [UBLSCX(on)$@>++++]

I use BSD, GNU/Linux, SunOS/Solaris, SCO Unix and NeXT. My tendencies on this issue range from: "I have a unix account to do my stuff in.", to: "" Getting paid for it! But that varies... But someday I'd like to say: "I am the sysadmin. If you try and crack my machine don't be surprised if the municipal works department gets an "accidental" computer-generated order to start a new landfill on your front lawn or your quota is reduced to 4K."

GEEK PERL CODE [P>+]

I know Perl exists, but that's all. But someday I'd like to say: "I know of perl. I like perl. I just haven't learned much perl, but it is on my agenda."

GEEK GNU/LINUX CODE [L$@>++++]

Getting paid for it! But that varies... But someday I'd like to say: "I am a GNU/Linux wizard. I munch C code for breakfast and have enough room left over for a kernel debugging. I have so many patches installed that I lost track about ten versions ago. GNU/Linux newbies consider me a net.god."

GEEK EMACS CODE [!E>-]

I refuse to categorize myself on Emacs. But if I did participate in this category, I would characterize myself as follows: "Yeah, I know what emacs is, and use it as my regular editor. But someday I'd like to say: "Emacs is too big and bloated for my tastes""

GEEK WORLD WIDE WEB CODE [W$@>++]

Getting paid for it! But that varies... But someday I'd like to say: "I have a homepage. I surf daily. My homepage is advertised in my .signature."

GEEK USENET CODE [!N]

I refuse to categorize myself on Usenet.

GEEK USENET ORACLE CODE [o]

I've submitted a question, but it has never been incarnated.

GEEK KIBO CODE [K--]

I dislike Kibo.

GEEK MICROSOFT WINDOWS CODE [w$@>-]

Getting paid for it! But that varies... But someday I'd like to say: "I'm still trying to install MS Windows and have at least one peripheral that never works right"

GEEK OS/2 CODE [O]

I finally managed to get OS/2 installed but wasn't too terribly impressed.

GEEK MACINTOSH CODE [M>+]

I use a Mac, but I'm pretty indifferent about it. But someday I'd like to say: "A Mac has it's uses and I use it quite often."

GEEK VMS CODE [V]

I've used VMS.

GEEK POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES CODE [PS>]

I really don't have an opinion; nobody's messing with my freedoms right now. But someday I'd like to say: "I really don't have an opinion; nobody's messing with my freedoms right now."

GEEK POLITICS & ECONOMIC ISSUES CODE [PE>]

Distrust both government and business. But someday I'd like to say: "Distrust both government and business."

GEEK CYPHERPUNKS CODE [Y]

I'm pretty indifferent on the whole issue.

GEEK PGP CODE [PGP>]

I've used it, but stopped long ago. But someday I'd like to say: "I've used it, but stopped long ago."

GEEK STAR TREK CODE [t>]

It's just another TV show. But someday I'd like to say: "It's just another TV show."

GEEK BABYLON 5 CODE [5>-]

I've seen it, I am pretty indifferent to it. But someday I'd like to say: "This show is sub-par. The acting is wooden, the special effects are obviously poor quality. In general, it seems like a very cheap Star Trek ripoff."

GEEK X FILES CODE [X>]

Ho hum. Just another Fox show. But someday I'd like to say: "Ho hum. Just another Fox show."

GEEK ROLE-PLAYING CODE [R]

Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon.

GEEK TELEVISION CODE [tv>]

I watch only the shows that are actually worthwhile, such as those found on PBS. But someday I'd like to say: "I watch only the shows that are actually worthwhile, such as those found on PBS."

GEEK BOOKS CODE [b>-]

I read the newspaper and the occasional book. But someday I'd like to say: "I read when there is no other way to get the information."

GEEK DILBERT CODE [DI>+]

I read Dilbert infrequently, rarely understanding it. But someday I'd like to say: "I read Dilbert daily, often understanding it."

GEEK DOOM CODE [D>]

I've played the game and I'm pretty indifferent. But someday I'd like to say: "I've played the game and I'm pretty indifferent."

THE GEEK CODE [G>+]

I know what the geek code is and even did up this code. But someday I'd like to say: "I was once G++ (or higher), but the new versions are getting too long and too complicated."

GEEK EDUCATION CODE [e>-]

Finished High School. But someday I'd like to say: "Haven't finished High School."

GEEK HOUSING CODE [h>]

Friends come over to visit every once in a while to talk about Geek things. There is a place for them to sit. But someday I'd like to say: "Friends come over to visit every once in a while to talk about Geek things. There is a place for them to sit."

GEEK RELATIONSHIPS CODE [r>--]

I date periodically. But someday I'd like to say: "People just aren't interested in dating me."

GEEK SEX CODE [y>]

Male. I've had sex. Oh! You mean with someone else? Then no. But someday I'd like to say: "I've had sex. Oh! You mean with someone else? Then no."


-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GCS/MU/O d>pu s:+ a- C$@>+++ UBLSCX(on)$@>++++ P>+ L$@>++++ !E>- W$@>++ !N
o K-- w$@>- O M>+ V PS> PE> Y PGP> t> 5>- X> R tv> b>- DI>+ D> G>+ e>- h>
r>-- y>
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

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