For all you Non-geeks, here is a decoded version of my 'Geekcode':

I am a geek of Engineering, Education, FineArts, Literature, Science and others.

Dress: d-
I am usually in a jeans and t-shirt.

Size: s:-
I am an average geek. Everyone tells me to gain a few pounds.

Age: a--
20-24 years. 20 to be precise.

Computers: C++
Computers are a large aprt 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 keep off of academic probation.

Unix: UL
I have a Unix account to do my stuff in.

Perl: P+
I know of Perl. I like Perl. I just haven't learned Perl, but it is on my agenda.

Linux: L+(++)
My tendencies on this issue very from 'I have managed to get Linux installed and used it few sometimes. It just feels like any other OS.' to 'I use Linux almost exclusively on my system. I've given up trying to achieve Linux GOD status, but welcome Linux as replacement for DOS.'

Emacs: E----
Emacs sucks! Pico forever!!!

Web: W++
I have a homepage. I surf daily. My homepage is advertised in my .signature.

Newsgroups: N++
I read all the news in a select handful of groups.

Usenet Oracle: o?
I Don't know what USENET Oracle is.

Kibo: K-
I don't know what Kibo is.

Windows: w
OK, so I use MS Windows, I don't have to like it.

OS/2: >O++
Wanna make it to 'I use OS/2 for all my computing needs. I use some DOS and Windows programs, but run them under OS/2. If the program won't run under OS/2, then obviously I don't need it.'

MAC: M
I use MAC but I am pretty indifferent about it.

VMS: V?
I don't know what VMS is.

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

Political and Economic Issues: PE+
Balance the budget with spending cuts and an amendment.

Cypherpunks: Y
I'm pretty indifferent on the whole issue of Cypherphunks.

Pretty Good Privacy: PGP-
I don't have anything to hide.

Startrek: t
'StarTrek' just another TV show

Babylon5: 5?
I dont know what Babylon5 is.

X-Files: !X
Didn't see X files

Role-palying games: !R>R+
Never played Role-playing games. But I woulld like to upgrade to 'I've got my weekly sessions set up and a character that I know better than I know myself.'

TV: tv+
I watch some tv every day.

Books: b+++
I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet.

Dilbert Comics: DI--
Don't read Dilbert, but I think the dog is kinda cute.

DOOM: !D>D+
Never played DOOM but would like to be 'It's a fun, action game. That is a nice diversion on a lazy afternoon.'

GEEKCODE: G++
I know what each letter in the Geekcode means, but sometimes have to look up the specifics.

Education: e>e++
Finished School. Will get a Bachelors degree

Housing: h-
Living with one or more registered Geeks.

Relationship: !r>r
I've never had a relationship. Would like to date periodically.

Sex: y-
Not having sex by choice.


Updated: 2002