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#define geek – what qualifies a person to be a geek?

I notice the term GEEK is used a lot these days, every man and his dogs flea refers to themselves as a geek. I’m talking computer geek here today, no other kind 🙂

15 years ago  it was a different story completely. In my book and having talked to several other people online, a geek is somebody who is into technology and understands it and is doing stuff beyond the average user.

But to clarify, can you please leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments. What is a GEEK and what is not a GEEK?

My thoughts are that you need at least one or two of the following criteria (not all!)

  • You can program in more at least one language, probably 2 or 3 (html/css NOT included)
  • You can use a command line easily without having to google commands in at least one of the following Windows, Linux, or OS X
  • You know the difference between a Domain Registrar, Domain Name Server, and types of DNS records.
  • You know what Linux is, have installed it, and used it regularly (using a friends/boyfriends/family PC not counted, and done without help)
  • You can name all the following parts of a PC, AND what they do. CPU, RAM, HDD, BUS, PSU.
  • You can create a full network, including DHCP, DNS, Gateway/firewall and know what IP ranges are reserved for private networks
  • Do all of the above WITHOUT having to google!

You are NOT a geek if you ONLY do

  • You are on Helpdesk
  • you helped somebody fix their email
  • You use IRC, Twitter, Forums, Other chat forums
  • You Game lots (Some gamers are geek, but most are not)

Note: if you do the “you are not a geek if” and still qualify the above ones you are still a geek.

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Awesome things

My daughter came home today.

She told me that a couple of girls took her aside at the playground, and they asked her if Elle-Mae was her sister.

She said yes.

They then asked if her mum drove a pink car with the number plate GEEK.

She replied yes, fairly confused and wondering where they were going.

As she told me this i was thinking they had been bullying her sister (Elle-Mae) or were about to say something mean. I was wrong.

They then went on to say to her “Oh we’ve seen your mum, she looks REALLY young and pretty!”

My daughter then proudly told them how old i was (*cringe!* 36 in 2 weeks!), and that apparently surprised them even more.

What an awesome thing to have happen! for both the girls and me! 😀

ps. I like looking young now much better than when i was trying to purchase booze when i was a teenager!

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Easy Breadmaker Focaccia Bread

This goes great with soup!

•    1.5C lukewarm water
•    2T olive oil
•    1t salt
•    1T chopped garlic
•    1T chopped fresh rosemary
•    4C bread flour
•    3t active dry yeast

Topping
•    1t chopped fresh rosemary
•    1/2 Grated Cheese (Optional)

1.    Place water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic, 1 tablespoon rosemary, bread flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
2.    Remove dough from bread machine when cycle is complete. Pat dough into either a 9×13 inch baking pan or 12 inch pizza pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough every inch or so. Brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining rosemary.
3.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover foccacia with plastic wrap while oven preheats.
4.    Sprinkle grated cheese and rosemary over the top (optional)
5.    Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. let cool for 5 minutes before serving.