geek code n.
(also "Code of the Geeks"). A set of
codes commonly used in sig blocks to broadcast the interests,
skills, and aspirations of the poster. Features a G at the left
margin followed by numerous letter codes, often suffixed with
plusses or minuses. Because many net users are involved in
computer science, the most common prefix is `GCS'. To see a copy
of the current code, browse http://www.geekcode.com. Here
is a sample geek code (that of Robert Hayden, the code's inventor)
from that page:
-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GED/J d-- s:++>: a- C++(++++)$ ULUO++ P+>+++ L++ !E---- W+(---) N+++
o+ K+++ w+(---) O- M+$>++ V-- PS++(+++)>$ PE++(+)>$ Y++ PGP++ t- 5+++
X++ R+++>$ tv+ b+ DI+++ D+++ G+++++>$ e++$>++++ h r-- y+**
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
The geek code originated in 1993; it was inspired (according to the
inventor) by previous "bear", "smurf" and "twink"
style-and-sexual-preference codes from lesbian and gay
newsgroups. It has in turn spawned imitators; there is now
even a "Saturn geek code" for owners of the Saturn car. See also
computer geek.
(also "Code of the Geeks"). A set of
codes commonly used in sig blocks to broadcast the interests,
skills, and aspirations of the poster. Features a G at the left
margin followed by numerous letter codes, often suffixed with
plusses or minuses. Because many net users are involved in
computer science, the most common prefix is `GCS'. To see a copy
of the current code, browse http://www.geekcode.com. Here
is a sample geek code (that of Robert Hayden, the code's inventor)
from that page:
-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GED/J d-- s:++>: a- C++(++++)$ ULUO++ P+>+++ L++ !E---- W+(---) N+++
o+ K+++ w+(---) O- M+$>++ V-- PS++(+++)>$ PE++(+)>$ Y++ PGP++ t- 5+++
X++ R+++>$ tv+ b+ DI+++ D+++ G+++++>$ e++$>++++ h r-- y+**
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
The geek code originated in 1993; it was inspired (according to the
inventor) by previous "bear", "smurf" and "twink"
style-and-sexual-preference codes from lesbian and gay
newsgroups. It has in turn spawned imitators; there is now
even a "Saturn geek code" for owners of the Saturn car. See also
computer geek.
Related:
- Code of the Geeks n.
see geek code... - GCS d H- s:+>s g+(!) p1 au+ a29 w+ v+(?) C++ ULSX++++$ P+++ L++ 3-
E N++ K--- W M+ V-- -po+ Y+ t+ 5+ j- R+++(+) G'''... - ASCII /as'kee/ n.
[originally an acronym (American
Standard Code for Information Interchange) but now merely
conventional] The predominant character set encoding of present-day
computers.
The standard version uses 7 bits for each character... - computer geek n.
1. One who eats (computer) bugs for a
living.
One who fulfills all the dreariest negative stereotypes... - GC2.1 d--- H s-:- g++ p? au-- a- w+++ v* C+++ U[A-z]+++$
P+++ L+++ 3-
E? N+++ K-- !W M V++ po Y++ M !t !5 !j R- G !tv b... - GCV 2.1 GAT/M/CS d--(-+) H-- s++:-- g+ p? !au a-(?) w+++ v+ C+++$
UVS++++$ P+>+++ L-
3+++ E-(++) N++ K W--- M+ V-- -po+(+) Y+ t+ !5>++ jx... - Canadian Alphabet:eh,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p
q,r,s,t,u,v,w,x,y,z... - ASCII art n.
The fine art of drawing diagrams using the
ASCII character set (mainly |,
/, \, and +). Also known as `character graphics'... - Duff's device n.
The most dramatic use yet seen of fall through in C,
invented by Tom Duff when he was at L Trying to...
