The Geek Code Decoder

This is what your Geek Code spells (bookmarkable link):

Type of Geek [GCS/E/IT/L/MU]

Geek of Computer Science.

Geek of Engineering.

Geek of Information Technology.

Geek of Literature.

Geek of Music.

Appearance

Dress [d->---]

I'm usually in jeans and a t-shirt.

But someday I would like to say: "Punk dresser, including, but not limited to, torn jeans and shirts, body piercings, and prominent tattoos."

Shape [s++:->]

I'm a basketball candidate, Everyone tells me to gain a few pounds.

Age [a]

30-39.

Computers

Computers [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. ... and I am getting paid for it.

But someday I would like to say: "I'll be first in line to get the new cybernetic interface installed into my skull."

UNIX [UL$>++++]

I have a Unix account to do my stuff in. I use Linux, and I am getting paid for it.

But someday I would like to say: "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 or your quota is reduced to 4K."

Perl [P---]

Perl combines the power of sh, the clarity of sed, and the performance of awk with the simplicity of C. It should be banned.

Linux [L+(++)>++++]

Ranging from "I've managed to get Linux installed and even used it a few times. It seems like it is just another OS" to "I use Linux ALMOST exclusively on my system. I've given up trying to achieve Linux.God status, but welcome the OS as a replacement for DOS. I only boot to DOS to play games."

But someday I would like to say: "I am a Linux wizard. I munch C code for breakfast and have enough room left over for a kernel debugging. I have so many patches installed that I lost track about ten versions ago. Linux newbies consider me a net.god."

Emacs [!E----]

I refuse to have anything with that!

World-Wide Web [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.

But someday I would like to get paid for it.

USENET News [!N--]

I refuse to have anything with that!

USENET Oracle [o--?]

Unknown value --?

Kibo [K--?]

Unknown value --?

Microsoft Windows [w$]

Ok, so I use MS Windows, I don't have to like it. ... and I am getting paid for it.

OS/2 [O---?]

Unknown value ---?

Macintosh [!M--]

I refuse to have anything with that!

VMS [V-?]

Unknown value -?

Politics

Political and Social Issues [PS--?>]

Unknown value --?

Politics and Economic Issues [!PE++]

I refuse to have anything with that!

Cypherpunks [!Y]

I refuse to have anything with that!

PGP [PGP+>$]

`Finger me for my public key'.

But someday I would like to get paid for it.

Entertainment

Star Trek [t+++@]

Mostly "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," but it varies.

Babylon 5 [!5>]

I refuse to have anything with that!

X-Files [X]

Ho hum. Just another Fox show.

Role Playing [R+++@]

Mostly "I've written and published my own gaming materials," but it varies.

Television [tv+]

I watch some tv every day.

Books [b+(++++)>+++]

Ranging from "I enjoy reading, but don't get the time very often" to "I read a book a day. I have library cards in three states. I have discount cards from every major bookstore. I've ordered books from another country to get my Favorite Author Fix."

But someday I would like to say: "I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet."

Dilbert [DI+++]

I am a Dilbert prototype.

DOOM! [!D---(--)]

I refuse to have anything with that!

The Geek Code [G(-)]

Ranging from "I know what the geek code is and even did up this code" to "What a tremendous waste of time this Geek Code is."

Lifestyle

Education [e+>+++]

Got an Associates degree.

But someday I would like to say: "Got a Masters degree."

Housing [h+>++]

Living alone, get out once a week to buy food, no more than once a month to do laundry. All surfaces covered.

But someday I would like to say: "Living in a cave with 47 computers and an Internet feed, located near a Dominoes pizza. See !d."

Relationships [r++]

I've dated my current S.O. for a long time.

Sex [y?]

Male. It's none of your business what my sex life is like.


The Code of the Geeks is a simple and compact way how to tell the others about your geeky personality. The Geek Code consists of a series of letters, numbers and symbols, each describing you in some category. Sometimes, it's a little cryptic to the uninitiated, and here comes our little tool to help you.

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This decoder has been written by Anicka (Geek Code) and Martin (Geek Code) on the Christmas of 2006. If you have any bug reports or ideas on what could be improved, please tell us. You can also download the source code. There is also a Furry Code Decoder here.