Possible explanation for the fundamental differences between geeks and non-geeks

[Spiffor]

An efficient CLI can fasten operations that would otherwise require many clicks, like if I want to go from some directory in d:\ to an obscure, 9th level subdirectory of c:\. Besides, a CLI can have quite a few key-shortcuts, which save time once they're learned.

GUIs have many interests. They are simple, they allow to see most things at one glance (especially convenient when tweaking the options of a software), they can be quick when they're well done. And most importantly: it doesn't require any computer knowledge to use a well done GUI: double click and you win.

[Spiffor]

IMHO, the main difference between geeks and non-geeks is that geeks think that tweaking, fixing, and understanding computers has a meaning by itself, which justifies they devote their life to it.
For the non-geek, a computer is a tool, which has better to work. For the geek, a computer is a center of attention, that must reflect the geek exactly.

I think geeks are simply obsessed with computers (I mean, the computers themselves, not some kind of actually useful or entertaining application). Much like some people are obsessed with their cars, with their house's decoration, with their pets etc.

[Ecthy]

being a geek doesn't mean you use Linux rather than Windows. being a geek means you discuss these things.

and can't get laid. u r all geeks.

[Q Classic]

geeks love computers the way gearheads love their cars.

end of story.

besides, some girls like the geeks. they're rare and far and few in between, but if it weren't for them, geeks wouldn't exist as a species anymore.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Ecthelion
and can't get laid. u r all geeks.

Would you be a geek, by any chance ?

[Drake Tungsten]

and can't get laid. u r all geeks.

[Ecthy]

sorry Spiff, I don't debate CLIs and GUIs

[Ecthy]

DT -

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Ecthelion
sorry Spiff, I don't debate CLIs and GUIs

That's because you're ignorant, not because you can (?) get laid

[Kropotkin]

Cannot a geek cry? If I stab him with a dagger, will he not bleed? Why this assumption that there's a fundamental difference?

[JohnT]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
Non-geeks get laid. Geeks don't. End of discussion.

<---- non-geek.

[Drake Tungsten]

<---- non-geek.

I'd hope so, if only for Sophie's sake.

[JohnT]

Btw, sent you a PM, Drake.

[MrFun]

So glad that I don't understand why this thread should be interesting.

[chequita guevara]

Ever since the computer era, geeks have ben getting laid. Something about our really big . . .








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