Astrotoy7 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I remember a thread where we were asked to name our 3 most fave things, most of us included our pc in there somewhere.... I think most of us are this to some degree... .. I think if you like gaming, and spend at least a few hours on the comp surfin, chatting, playing MP or posting of forums, then you are a comp nerd.... vote ! mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 yeah, i guess i am. but then working in I.T it's my job to be a computer geek...so i'm a professional computer geek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I guess it is a true mark when you're in your late 30's and people - young 20's-ish people - still come to you for help with any assortment of computer problems. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Rythe Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I like to fiddle with computers but get really PO'd when things go wrong with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemme w/Stick Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I voted for the 3rd option, because I see myself somewhere in between. Plus I dont really know where the line between being a geek and not being a geek is located. -Clemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Clemme w/Stick Plus I dont really know where the line between being a geek and not being a geek is located. are any of the following true? - you've asked for paint in the color of #9999FF - you've seen John Grisham's "The Client" in bookstores, and your first thought is that the sequel should be called "The Server". - you know the name of the linux penguin - you know what Dvorak and Qwerty refer to. - you check your e-mail before you brush your teeth in the morning - you 've found "stray" diskettes when doing laundry - you understand the sounds your modem makes ...and can speak them - you laugh at the scene in Jurassic Park where the girl hacks the "unix system" - you've said 'lol' out loud - If you introduce your wife as "mylady@home.wife" - If you don't even know where the cover to your computer case is - If you can type 70 words a minute but can't read your own handwriting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Yep, I'm a geek, and I'm proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Well, the other week, I was trying to convince a friend he should avoid Intel's new Prescott core for the time being, and stay in safer territory with the Northwood. As I was explaining the relative advantages of Northwood, as opposed to Prescott, he stared at me with a blank face, stopped me and just said "geek!" So, yes, I am a geek - and I realised this long before I was told the other week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermie Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Siv - you know the name of the linux penguincheck - you check your e-mail before you brush your teeth in the morningcheck - you've said 'lol' out loudcheck, but not entirely serious - If you can type 70 words a minute but can't read your own handwriting check I think I should qualify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Bremen Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I HAVE said lol out loud before, and I find it hard to say anything else to replace that. Like for example, haha. I used to laugh, but now I say lol. I think I qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 IN college right now with computer science as a major. I guess that qualifies me as a computer geek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie™ Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Yeah, sadly i have to admit that it's true Well, It's okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Fisher Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 yeah.. I r teh computer g33k. Ahem.. Yep, I like comps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Yep, I am. and now, everyone at school wants to test it, becuase they're jealous. (I'm serious about the testing part...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcelsioN Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Well then I guess I must be one. Nothin' wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Siv - you've said 'lol' out loud hmmm .... I'm such an old school geek that I was a well established geek before anyone started using 'lol' ... and we called them AOL newbies ... ... times change ... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MennoniteHobbit Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Umm... I like computers... I'm on the computer 3+ hours a day... attempt at getting my parents to buy for me a bunch of computer parts to build my own computer... I'm not a computer geek am I???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothiX Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I've said "lol" so many times, but that's because it's a Dutch word. I don't really consider myself a geek as well - more like an evil person that scares 6-year olds with his appearance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord60 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I am more of a geek I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 "- If you can type 70 words a minute but can't read your own handwriting" That's true...the only one... Yay! I qualify! ^__^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 If gettin' payed means I'm a nerd, so be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe© Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 okay, I am a geek, sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDove Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Originally posted by Redwing "- If you can type 70 words a minute but can't read your own handwriting" That's true...the only one... Yay! I qualify! ^__^ Yes. But no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wilson Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 That would be an ecumenical matter. yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccar328 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Well...I can only type about 65 words per minute, but I'm the only one I know who can read my handwriting (unless I take my time and write carefully). According to the little test, I don't qualify. Of course, I only use my computer to play games & type reports for school (and email & news & LF)... So does that make me a computer geek or a gamer/student? Actually, I'm more of a bookworm than a computer geek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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