Chris Osburn: Geek Code

  GCS/M d-@ (!)H++ s g+ p?+ (!)au+ a w+ v?(+) C++(---) US++$ UL++++($)
        P+(--)>+++ L++>+++ 3 E--- N+@ K W---() M V- -po+(---) Y+ t+
        5- !j R(+) G+ tv-- b++ !D B--- e++ u** h--- f>++ r+++ n+ 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.

(!)H++

Hair
My hair dangles to my mid-back, but I'm bald. (It depends on which side of me you are looking at.)

s

Shape
I'm an average geek.

g+

Glasses
I've got four eyes, what's your point?

p?+

Pens
I can't find a writing instrument. The + signifies that I often have a calculator on my person.

(!)au+

Automobile
I have a sporty-looking car which would be a babe-mobile if I wasn't such a geek. Well, it's a 1990 Geo Metro, (when my sweety lets me use it), but I didn't buy it from my parents and it cost less than a house. Most days I take the bus.

a

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

w+

Weirdness
So? What's your problem with weird?

v?(+)

Verbage
I mumble, but sometimes people compliment me on my vocabulary.

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.We do use Linux at work, but that's not part of my normal duties, though I backstop the appropriate people, thus the ($) mark. I also run Linux at home.

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.

3

386bsd
I know what it is, but that's about all. Actually, I like BSD, but Linux does the trick for me.

E---

Emacs
Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!

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.

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.

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.

-po+(---)

Politics
Don't label me you moron! Both sides are equally fucked up! Well, I feel that way when I'm not being an anarchist.

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!

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.

!j

Jeopardy
I've never seen Jeopardy or don't watch it. I've seen it, and can usually keep up with the contestants, but my TV is mainly used as a dust collection point these days.

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.)

G+

MAGIC: The Gathering
Ok, ok, so I bought a few packs of cards. Big deal. Fortunately my interest in the game ran out before my money.

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.

!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.)

B---

Barney
He's sick. He's polluting our children's minds with this love and tolerance crap. Boycott any station or store that carries him. His head would really look good on my wall next to stuffed Smurfs.

e++

Education
Managed to finish my bachelors. Only took me two tries.

u**

Music
I listen to so many types of music that I can't even keep them straight. Well almost.

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.

f>++

Friends
Yeah, I have friends. Who told you?. But, I want so many friends, I make other people jealous.

r+++

Relationships
Found someone, dated, and am now married.

n+

Nutrition I like food - especially when it is healthy. Just don't tell anyone, and make me a cheeseburger.

y+++>*

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