Chris Osburn: Geek Code

My old version 2.1 Geek Code, for posterity.

  GCS/M d-@ s a C++(---) US++$ UL++++$ 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+++>*
 

Interpretation

GCS/M

Type
Geek of Computer Science/Geek of Math

d-@

Dress
I tend to wear trendy political messages like "Nuke the Humans", "Question Authority", or "Big Brother's Watching". (Variable). I think I dress better than bland and boring, but I don't wear jeans most of the time, either.

s

Shape
I'm an average geek.

a

Age
30-39. My birthday is on my home page. You work it out.

C++(---)

Computers
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 mud on weekends, but still manage to stay off of academic probation, but sometimes If you even mention computers, I will rip your head off. A popular sentiment for computer workers. (Actually, I never mud. I have a life.)

US++$ UL++++($)

Unix
Sun OS/Solaris: 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 Sun OS in my day job, thus the $ mark.
Linux: 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 put start a new landfill on your front lawn. Actually, I'm much mellower than that. I do use Linux at work.

P+(--)>+++

Perl I know of perl. I like perl. I just haven't learned much perl, but it is on my agenda. Perl users are sick, twisted programmers who are just showing off. I'd like to be sick and twisted, too, thus the >+++.

L++>+++

Linux
I use Linux almost exclusively on my system. I monitor comp.os.linux.* and even answer questions some times. I've aliased Linux FTP sites to make getting new software easier. I want to be better at Linux, but I know I can't be Linus.

E---

Emacs
Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!

W++$

World Wide Web
I have a homepage. I surf daily. My homepage is advertised in my signature. I don't actually advertise my homepage in my signature, but I did make a page with my geek code in it :-)

N+@

Usenet News
I read news recreationally when I have some time to kill. I try to keep up on a couple of groups, and I'm semi-active on alt.cybercafe these days.

o+

USENET Oracle
I have been incarnated at least once

K

Kibo
I know who Kibo is. But don't ask me; find out for yourself!

W---()

MS-Windows
Windows has set back the computing industry by at least 10 years. Bill Gates should be drawn, quarted, hung, shot, poisoned, disemboweled, and then REALLY hurt. But somtimes I use MS Windows, I don't have to like it.

!O

OS/2
Never tried OS/2. Sounds like half an operating system to me.

M

Macintosh
I use a mac, but I'm pretty indifferent about it.

V-

VMS
Unix is much better than VMS for my computing needs.

PS+

Political and Social Issues
My whole concept of liberalism is that nobody has the right to tell anybody else what to do, on wither side of the political fence. If you don't like it, turn the bloddy channel.

PE

Politics and Economic Issues
Distrust both government and business

Y+

Cypherpunks
I have an interest and concern in privacy issues, but in reality I am not really all that active or vocal. I ought to be a little louder here, and so should you!

PGP+

PGP
"Finger me for my public key"

t+

Star Trek
It's a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things good on television any more. But I don't go nuts about it.

5-

Babylon 5
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. This may be a little harsh, but I certainly didn't like the pilot very much.

!X

X-Files
I've never seen it.

R(+)

Role Playing
Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon. Well, it's more than that, but who has the time? I wouldn't mind being in a group that actually played something other than Magic (q.v.)

tv--

Television
I turn my tv on during natural disasters. Sometimes.

b++

Books
I find the time to get through at least one new book a month.

DI++++

Dilbert
I've received mail from Scott Adams. I'm in the DNRC (Dogbert's New Ruling Class).

!D

DOOM!
I've never played Doom! Believe it or not. Probably never will. Why should I? (Answering "Because it's the greatest game in the world" won't cut it. Get a life.)

G

The Geek Code
I know what the geek code is and even did up this code. And this page? I either get a + or a - for that, but I'm not sure which.

e++

Education
Got a Bachelors Degree Only took me two tries.

h---

Housing
Married, with the potential for children. (persons living with a fiance might as well label themselves h---, you're as good as there already.) That's me, as good as there.

r+++

Relationships
Found someone, dated, and am now married.

y+++>*

Sex
I'm male, I'm married, so I can get it (theoretically) whenever I want. I want to be a pervert.