The following is a detailed explanation of my geek code block (see the Code of the Geeks for more information):

• Type of Geek: GCS/GS/GAT
  • Geek of Computer Science
  • Geek of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
  • Geek of All Trades. For those geeks that can do anything and everything.

• Dress: d-(d+)(!d)
  • I'm usually in long pants and a t-shirt.
    to:
    Good leisure-wear. Slacks, button-shirt, etc. No jeans, tennis shoes, or t-shirts.
    to:
    No clothing. Quite a fashion statement, don't you think?

• Shape: s+:+
  • I'm a little taller/rounder than most.

• Age: a48>a?
  • 40-49 (48).
    wannabe:
    Immortal.

• 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 on weekends (mostly F1), but still manage to stay off of academic probation.
    wannabe:
    I'll be first in line to get the new cybernetic interface installed into my skull.

• UNIX: U&U++
  • I had(!) a Unix account to do my stuff in.
    and:
    I've get the entire admin ticked off at me because I am always using all of the CPU time and trying to run programs that I don't have access to. I'm going to try cracking /etc/passwd next week, just don't tell anyone.

• Perl: P--
  • Perl users are sick, twisted programmers who are just showing off.

• 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.
    to:
    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----
  • Emacs sucks! pico forever!!!

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

• USENET News: N
  • Usenet News? Sure, I read that once.

• USENET Oracle: o?
  • Euhm... dunno?

• Kibo: K-
  • I don't know who Kibo is.

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

• OS/2: O-
  • Tried it, didn't like it.

• Macintosh: M--
  • Macs do more than suck. They make a user stupid by allowing them to use the system without knowing what they are doing. Mac weenies have lower IQs than the fuzz in my navel.

• VMS: V-
  • Unix is much better than VMS for my computing needs.

• Political and Social Issues: PS@
  • I really don't have an opinion; nobody's messing with my freedoms right now.

• Politics and Economic Issues: PE
  • Distrust both government and business.

• Cypherpunks: Y+
  • I have an interest and concern in privacy issues, but in reality I am not really all that active or vocal.

• PGP: PGP
  • I've used it, but stopped long ago.

• Star Trek: t+++
  • 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.

• Babylon 5: 5+++
  • I am a True Worshipper of the Church of Joe who lives eats breathes and thinks Babylon 5, and has Evil thoughts about stealing Joe's videotape archives just to see episodes earlier. I am planning to break into the bank and steal the triple-encoded synopsis of the 5-year arc.

• X-Files: X+++
  • This is the BEST show on TV, and it's about time. I've seen everything David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have ever done that been recorded and I'm a loyal Duchovny/Anderson fan. I've Converted at least 10 people. Update: it's not the best show anymore... Babylon 5 and Farscape are!

• Role Playing: R--
  • Role-Players are instruments of pure evil.

• Television: tv++
  • I just leave the tv on, to make sure I don't miss anything.

• Books: b+(++)
  • I enjoy reading, but don't get the time very often.
    to:
    I find the time to get through at least one new book a month.

• Dilbert: !DI
  • Don't care.

• 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.

• Education: e++++>$
  • Managed to get my PhD. I do my research for a living.

• Housing: h++(----)
  • Living in a cave with 47 computers and an Internet feed, located near a Dominoes pizza.
    to:
    Married with children - Al Bundy can sympathize.

• Relationships: r++
  • I've dated my current S.O. for a long time.

• Sex: y++**
  • I was once referred to as 'easy'. I have no idea where that might have come from though.
  • I've been known to make perverts look like angels.