The Geek Code Decoder

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

Type of Geek [GCM/CS/IT/E/MU/P/O]

Geek of Computer Management.

Geek of Computer Science.

Geek of Information Technology.

Geek of Engineering.

Geek of Music.

Geek of Philosophy.

Geek of Other.

Appearance

Dress [d--]

My t-shirts go a step further and have a trendy political message on them.

Shape [s:++]

I'm of average height, I'm a linebacker candidate.

Age [a]

30-39.

Computers

Computers [C++(++++)]

Ranging from "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" to "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.

Perl [P++]

Perl is a powerful programming tool. I don't write shell scripts anymore because I write them in Perl.

Linux [L++]

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.

Emacs [E---]

Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!

World-Wide Web [W++(-)]

Ranging from "I have a homepage. I surf daily. My homepage is advertised in my .signature" to "The web is really a pain. Life was so much easier when you could transfer information by simple ASCII. Now everyone won't even consider your ideas unless you spiff them up with bandwidth-consuming pictures and pointless information links."

USENET News [N+]

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

USENET Oracle [o-]

I sent my question to the wrong group and got flamed.

Kibo [K+++]

I've gotten mail from Kibo.

Microsoft Windows [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.

OS/2 [O-]

Tried it, didn't like it.

Macintosh [M+]

A Mac has it's uses and I use it quite often.

VMS [V--]

I would rather smash my head repeatedly into a brick wall than suffer the agony of working with VMS. It's reminiscent of a dead and decaying pile of moose droppings. Unix rules the universe.

Politics

Political and Social Issues [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.

Politics and Economic Issues [PE+]

Balance the budget with spending cuts and an amendment.

Cypherpunks [!Y+]

I refuse to have anything with that!

PGP [PGP++]

I have the most recent version and use it regularly.

Entertainment

Star Trek [t+]

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

Babylon 5 [5?]

I don't know what's that.

X-Files [X++]

This is one of the better shows I've seen. I wish I'd taped everything from the start at SP, because I'm wearing out my EP tapes. I'll periodically debate online. I've Converted at least 5 people. I've gotten a YAXA.

Role Playing [!R]

I refuse to have anything with that!

Television

Nothing known.

Books [b]

I read the newspaper and the occasional book.

Dilbert [DI++]

I work with people that act a lot like Dilbert and his boss.

DOOM! [D+]

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

The Geek Code [G++]

I know what each letter means, but sometimes have to look up the specifics.

Lifestyle

Education [e++]

Got a Bachelors degree.

Housing [h--]

Living with one or more people who know nothing about being a Geek and refuse to watch Babylon 5.

Relationships [r+++]

Found someone, dated, and am now married.

Sex [y+++]

Male. I'm married, so I can get it (theoretically) whenever I want.


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.