Do you consider yourself a geek?

[Udayakiran]

Any computer enthusiast will know enough about computers and geeks to know whether they fit into that 'elite' species. So, do you consider yourself a geek? Just curious.

[hoppipolla]

I have geek elements ^_^ lol

[bodyharvester]

oh I'm a geek alright. That's been proved. But I'm not one of those 1337 sorts :p

[Udayakiran]

I have geek elements ^_^ lol

Dont forget to vote. :grin:

[Udayakiran]

oh I'm a geek alright. That's been proved. But I'm not one of those 1337 sorts :p

There are 'non elite' geeks? I didnt know that. :P

[RabbitWho]

I can only hope to be beyond classification and category.

[bodyharvester]

There are 'non elite' geeks? I didnt know that. :P

they are the ones that can communicate to modems by making those funny noises and write love letters in binary :p

[wojox]

I can only hope to be beyond classification and category.

Everything in computers has a class or category.

[Incendia]

I'm inbetween geek and 'normal' ;]
I think so anyway.
;)

[dragos240]

Yes! Absolutely!

[CJ Master]

Very familiar. ;) (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1174271)

Anyways, yes, I am admitedly a geek.

[RabbitWho]

Everything in computers has a class or category.

In that case. "user"

[Joe_Strummer]

It's a label I wear with pride.

[TombKing]

Only in the addicted to tech and bad sci-fi sense.

Not in the original circus side show way though. I think I would like to have my chicken cooked before I bite the head off of it.

[Udayakiran]

they are the ones that can communicate to modems by making those funny noises and write love letters in binary :p

rotfl!

[Bodsda]

I think I would like to have my chicken cooked before I bite the head off of it.

Weren't those people called 'freaks'?

[Udayakiran]

Very familiar. ;) (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1174271)

Anyways, yes, I am admitedly a geek.

I didn't see that. But anyway, :popcorn:

[Udayakiran]

Only in the addicted to tech and bad sci-fi sense.

Not in the original circus side show way though. I think I would like to have my chicken cooked before I bite the head off of it.

Yea, lets keep it limited to its current meaning only. I'd rather not think of people who bit the heads off live chickens.

[tcoffeep]

oh I'm a geek alright. That's been proved. But I'm not one of those 1337 sorts :p

^++

I couldn't say it any better.

[Udayakiran]

Weren't those people called 'freaks'?

I dont know, but i guess that is the origin of the word 'geek'

[Eisenwinter]

I don't consider myself a geek in the sense that I don't know many programming languages (in fact, I only some Perl).

I also don't think that using Linux-based operating systems makes me a geek, it's simply what I prefer to use as a general OS.

Others around me consider me a "tech guy", I don't really know if it goes all the way to "geek", though.

[pwnst*r]

the new geek is not only tech savvy but also sociable and has a g/f or SO. so, yes.

[xpod]

No.

[lovinglinux]

Ultimate Geek Meter (http://www.sponsordirectory.com/Free-Content/Article/Ultimate-Geek-Meter/960)

I was negative all the way, until questions 10 and 15.

BTW, I love BSG enough to watch it several times and use a cylon avatar, but not enough to dress like Adama and go to a convention :)

[ChrT]

the new geek is not only tech savvy but also sociable and has a g/f or SO.

No.

I'm not saying you can't be a geek unless you're asocial, I'm just saying your condition is in no way the norm.

[MikeTheC]

http://www.bakers-place.co.uk/b5chimages/kosh.jpg

"The avalanche has already started.
It is too late for the pebbles to vote."

[geekygirl]

No...I am way too cool for that :P

[Exodist]

any computer enthusiast will know enough about computers and geeks to know whether they fit into that 'elite' species. So, do you consider yourself a geek? Just curious.

lmao ok..

[sideaway]

I like gadgets, linux, engineering and computers. So yes? :P

[majiciannz]

+1

[pwnst*r]

No.

I'm not saying you can't be a geek unless you're asocial, I'm just saying your condition is in no way the norm.

then your definition leans more towards nerd.

[Chame_Wizard]

Yes,for a very long time.:P

[Little Bit]

I'm a total NON-geek, but I thank God for geeks! Geeks totally rock, and I've been rescued a few times by them when Vista was driving me crazy.

Most interesting, though, is that it was a non-geek who introduced me to Linux! And the only geeks I've had any dealings with since then have been in the forums.

Amy

[cmay]

I used to get beat up in school and called geek and nerd. I grew older and somehow managed to get rid of that image that once caused me beatings every now and then. I will therefor say this once and again that I am not a geek nor do I want to be.

[Muppeteer]

I consider myself a geek, but i'm not completely socially retarded and do have a personality. So maybe that makes me a half-geek? I dunno :P

[coldReactive]

+1 for get a life.

[t0p]

I am a chronic computer/internet/gadgets/tech addict. I love science fiction. I wear glasses.

But I've had girlfriends. I don't live in my parents' basement, I've got my own flat. My interests include sex and drugs and rock n roll. I can write simple bash scripts but I know no programming languages.

So I'm definitely geekish, but I don't think I'm dedicated enough to be a geek proper.

[The Tapsa]

Yeah, half-geek would be good description for me too.
I'm rather new to Linux tho, but I'm learning it really fast. There is many Linux related societies too. This forum is a good example of happy and friendly Linux society. So you can't say that we're not social. In "real life" I haven't got girlfriend but I have very much good friends who I spend lots of my spare time with.

[Groucho Marxist]

Absolutely; I run the gamut of naming Imperial Navy officers from Star Wars to possessing a ridiculous amount of information regarding DC Comics characters :D

[khelben1979]

Yes.

[The Toxic Mite]

I'm a geek and I'm proud of it :D

[dragos240]

I'm a geek and I'm proud of it :D

Same for me. I'm the family fix it (and sometimes break it) guy.

[The Toxic Mite]

Same for me. I'm the family fix it (and sometimes break it) guy.

Hehe! I stripped my other computer down to almost nothing on the weekend, and I took apart my already-borked laptop ¬_¬ lol

My computer is gonna get upgraded, and it will run either Kubuntu or Ubuntu + AfterStep, depending on my taste :)

[randrews]

yes, but I'm a "high functioning" geek

[jrusso2]

I figure if I was a geek I would be using Arch or Gentoo or even FreeBSD.

So I don't think I am.

[Mr. Picklesworth]

I'm shocked that this thread has gone for 45 posts without someone mentioning the accurate definition!

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/nerd-venn-diagram.jpg(Source: http://www.geeksaresexy.net)

I'm a nerd, but I, uh... try to tell myself I'm a geek :P

[magmon]

Yes. And anyone who has a problem with that is simply insecure about their own geekiness.

[lisati]

Although when compared to some of my in-laws I might have geekish tendencies, there are others in this community who are probably better qualified for the title of "geek" than I am.

Edit: +1 for http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=7986666&postcount=46

[Irihapeti]

Not sure. I'll ask a few of my friends/family and get back to you ... :)

[Exodist]

Hehe! I stripped my other computer down to almost nothing on the weekend, and I took apart my already-borked laptop ¬_¬ lol

My computer is gonna get upgraded, and it will run either Kubuntu or Ubuntu + AfterStep, depending on my taste :)
I prefer Windowmaker (http://www.windowmaker.info/) over AfterStep :P