The following is a vocabulary list of common words...which are you? Word Geek Normal ============= ================ =================== Code software instruction cryptic message Boot load operating sys. footwear Virus makes computer sick makes you sick Memory data storage retained ideas News Usenet NBC/CNN/C-Span Mail electronic letters bills/junk mail FIDO subnet dog Pen pointing device writing with ink thing Slip external comm. a fall/undergarment Tip open line for comm. $$ for waiters/waitresses Mouse pointing device rodent Screen terminal face metal mesh Spool swap device thing that holds thread Thread code structure method stuff on spools OOP C++ a booboo Ports serial, parallel.... place where ships dock Floppy removeable disk limp Harddrive fixed disk difficult trip Windows GUI nightmare cleaning nightmare Root sysadm bottom part of plant Smalltalk programming language chit chat