Decoded Geek Code

GEEK TYPE CODE [GIT]

Geek of Information Technology.

GEEK DRESS CODE [d]

I dress a lot like those found in catalog ads. Bland, boring, without life or meaning.

GEEK SHAPE CODE [s+:-(+:)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I'm a little taller than most. Everyone tells me to gain a few pounds.", to: "I'm a little taller than most."

GEEK AGE CODE [a--(?)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "My age is 20-24.", to: "I am immortal."

GEEK COMPUTERS CODE [C++++$]

I'll be first in line to get the new cybernetic interface installed into my skull. Getting paid for it!

GEEK UNIX CODE [ULSI++++$]

I use GNU/Linux, SunOS/Solaris and IRIX . 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. Getting paid for it!

GEEK PERL CODE [P+++$]

Perl is a very powerful programming tool. Not only do I no longer write shell scripts, I also no longer use awk or sed. I use Perl for all programs of less than a thousand lines. Getting paid for it!

GEEK GNU/LINUX CODE [L++]

I use GNU/Linux ALMOST exclusively on my system. I've given up trying to achieve GNU/Linux.God status, but welcome the OS as a replacement for DOS. I only boot to DOS to play games.

GEEK EMACS CODE [E---]

Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!

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

I am a WebMaster. Don't even think about trying to view my homepage without the latest version of Netscape. When I'm not on my normal net connection, I surf the web using my Newton and a cellular modem. Getting paid for it!

GEEK USENET CODE [N+]

I read news recreationally when I have some time to kill.

GEEK USENET ORACLE CODE [o]

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

GEEK KIBO CODE [K++]

I've read Kibo.

GEEK MICROSOFT WINDOWS CODE [w--]

MS Windows is a joke operating system. Hell, it's not even an operating system. NT is Not Tough enough for me either. 95 is how may times it will crash an hour.

GEEK OS/2 CODE [O-]

Tried it, didn't like it.

GEEK MACINTOSH CODE [!M]

I refuse to categorize myself on Macintosh.

GEEK VMS CODE [!V]

I refuse to categorize myself on VMS.

GEEK POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES CODE [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.

GEEK POLITICS & ECONOMIC ISSUES CODE [PE]

Distrust both government and business.

GEEK CYPHERPUNKS CODE [Y++]

I am on the cypherpunks mailing list and active around Usenet. I never miss an opportunity to talk about the evils of Clipper and ITAR and the NSA. Orwell's 1984 is more than a story, it is a warning to our's and future generations. I'm a member of the EFF.

GEEK PGP CODE [PGP++]

I have the most recent version and use it regularly.

GEEK STAR TREK CODE [t+]

It's a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things good on television any more.

GEEK BABYLON 5 CODE [5]

I've seen it, I am pretty indifferent to it.

GEEK X FILES CODE [X+]

I've Converted my family and watch the show when I remember. It's really kinda fun.

GEEK ROLE-PLAYING CODE [R(+++)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon.", to: "I've written and published my own gaming materials."

GEEK TELEVISION CODE [tv--]

I turn my tv on during natural disasters.

GEEK BOOKS CODE [b+++]

I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet.

GEEK DILBERT CODE [DI+++]

I am a Dilbert prototype.

GEEK DOOM CODE [D+]

It's a fun, action game that is a nice diversion on a lazy afternoon.

THE GEEK CODE [G+]

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: "Got a Baccalaureate degree."

GEEK HOUSING CODE [h++]

Living in a cave with 47 computers and an Internet feed, located near a Dominoes pizza. See !d.

GEEK RELATIONSHIPS CODE [r--(*)>+++]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "People just aren't interested in dating me.", to: "signifying membership in the SBCA (Sour Bachelor(ette)'s Club of America). The motto is 'Bitter, but not Desperate'. First founded at Caltech." But someday I'd like to say: "Found someone, dated, and am now married."

GEEK SEX CODE [y(--)++]

Male. My tendencies on this issue range from: "Not having sex because I just can't get any...", to: "I was once referred to as 'easy'. I have no idea where that might have come from though."


-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GIT d s+:-(+:) a--(?) C++++$ ULSI++++$ 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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