Decoded Geek Code
GEEK TYPE CODE [GCS/IT/M/MU/S]
Geek of Computer Science, Geek of Information Technology, Geek of
Math, Geek of Music, Geek of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
etc.).
GEEK DRESS CODE [d-(--)>---]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "I'm usually in jeans and a
t-shirt.", to: "My t-shirts go a step further and have a trendy
political message on them." But someday I'd like to say: "Punk
dresser, including, but not limited to, torn jeans and shirts, body
piercings, and prominent tattoos."
GEEK SHAPE CODE [s:--]
I tend to have to fight against a strong breeze.
GEEK AGE CODE [a-->+++]
My age is 20-24. But someday I'd like to say: "My age is 60 and
up."
GEEK COMPUTERS CODE [C++$]
Computers are a large part of my existence. When I get up in the
morning, the first thing I do is log myself in. I play games or mud
on weekends, but still manage to stay off of academic probation.
Getting paid for it!
GEEK UNIX CODE [UL++++(+++)$]
I use GNU/Linux exclusively. My tendencies on this issue range
from: "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.", to: "I don't need to crack
/etc/passwd because I just modified su so that it doesn't prompt me.
The admin staff doesn't even know I'm here. If you don't understand
what I just said, this category does NOT apply to you!" Getting
paid for it!
GEEK PERL CODE [P++++(+++)$]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "I don't write Perl, I
speak it. Perl has superseded all other programming languages. I
firmly believe that all programs can be reduced to a Perl one-liner.
I use Perl to achieve U+++ status.", to: "Perl is a very powerful
programming tool. Not only do I no longer write shell scripts, I
also no longer use awk or sed. I use Perl for all programs of less
than a thousand lines." Getting paid for it!
GEEK GNU/LINUX CODE [L+++(++)$]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "I use GNU/Linux
exclusively on my system. I monitor comp.os.linux.* and even answer
questions sometimes.", to: "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." Getting paid for it!
GEEK EMACS CODE [E+(++)>+++]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "Emacs is great! I read my
mail and news with it!", to: "I know and use elisp regularly!" But
someday I'd like to say: "Emacs is my login shell!! M-x doctor is
my psychologist! I use emacs to control my TV and toaster oven! All
you vi people don't know what you're missing! I read
alt.relgion.emacs, alt.sex.emacs, and comp.os.emacs."
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 all the news in a select handful of groups.
GEEK USENET ORACLE CODE [o?]
Usenet Oracle? I don't even know what that is...
GEEK KIBO CODE [K]
I know who Kibo is.
GEEK MICROSOFT WINDOWS CODE [w---]
Windows has set back the computing industry by at least 10 years.
Bill Gates should be drawn, quartered, hung, shot, poisoned,
disembowelled, and then REALLY hurt.
GEEK OS/2 CODE [O-]
Tried it, didn't like it.
GEEK MACINTOSH CODE [M+>++]
A Mac has it's uses and I use it quite often. But someday I'd like
to say: "I am a Mac guru. Anything those DOS putzes and unix nerds
can do, I can do better, and if not, I'll write the damn software to
do it."
GEEK VMS CODE [!V]
I refuse to categorize myself on VMS.
GEEK POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES CODE [PS+++]
Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. Fuck the draft!
GEEK POLITICS & ECONOMIC ISSUES CODE [PE--]
Capitalism is evil! Government should provide the services we
really need. Nobody should be rich.
GEEK CYPHERPUNKS CODE [Y+]
I have an interest and concern in privacy issues, but in reality I
am not really all that active or vocal.
GEEK PGP CODE [PGP>+]
I've used it, but stopped long ago. But someday I'd like to say:
""Finger me for my public key"."
GEEK STAR TREK CODE [t++(+++)]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "It's the best show around.
I have all the episodes and the movies on tape and can quote entire
scenes verbatim. I've built a few of the model kits too. But
you'll never catch me at one of those conventions. Those people are
kooks.", to: "It's not just a TV show, it's a religion. I know all
about warp field dynamics and the principles behind the transporter.
I have memorized the TECH manual. I speak Klingon. I go to cons
with Vulcan ears on. I have no life."
GEEK BABYLON 5 CODE [5(+)]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "I've seen it, I am pretty
indifferent to it.", to: "Babylon 5 certainly presents a fresh
perspective in the Sci-Fi universe. I watch it weekly."
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]
Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday
afternoon.
GEEK TELEVISION CODE [tv-]
I watch tv for the news and 'special programming.'
GEEK BOOKS CODE [b++>+++]
I find the time to get through at least one new book a month. But
someday I'd like to say: "I consume a few books a week as part of a
staple diet."
GEEK DILBERT CODE [!DI]
I refuse to categorize myself on Dilbert.
GEEK DOOM CODE [!D]
I refuse to categorize myself on Doom.
THE GEEK CODE [G++]
I know what each letter means, but sometimes have to look up the
specifics.
GEEK EDUCATION CODE [e++>++++]
Got a Baccalaureate degree. But someday I'd like to say: "Managed
to get my Ph.D."
GEEK HOUSING CODE [h-]
Living with one or more registered Geeks.
GEEK RELATIONSHIPS CODE [r>+++]
I date periodically. But someday I'd like to say: "Found someone,
dated, and am now married."
GEEK SEX CODE [y+]
Male. I've had real, live sex.
-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GCS/IT/M/MU/S d-(--)>--- s:-- a-->+++ C++$ 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+
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