[Sussex] Expressions of character

Fri Jan 17 12:45:00 UTC 2003

Geoff,

As a Sociology Student, This could be an interesting basis for my
dissertation in 2 years time... ;o)

Cheers,

MAtt

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Geoff Teale [mailto:Geoff.Teale at claybrook.co.uk]
>Sent: 17 January 2003 11:09
>To: Sussex (E-mail)
>Cc: 'sarah.teale at olswang.com'
>Subject: [Sussex] Expressions of character
>
>
>Chaps,
>
>I wouldn't normally post this to the list, but there is Debian 
>content and I
>thought the marketing department of the debian project (whom 
>we know to be
>present on this list :) ) might find it amusing.
>-------------------------
>
>Studies have shown that whilst computers are forced upon us in the
>workplace, they are increasingly become a central part of our 
>leisure time
>to - in this field, sociologists claim that a persons choice 
>of computing
>platform in the home environment speaks deeply of the message 
>we want to
>convey to those around us about our characters.  Presented 
>here are a few
>examples of varying machines and platforms and what ownership of such
>devices say about you:
>
>Palm Pilot (or any other Palm model)
>"I am serious and organised"
>
>Windows CE / Pocket PC based PDA
>"I am concious of my image.  I am obsessed with possesion and 
>wealth.  I buy
>furniture in Habitat.  I will not enter any shop whose bags don't have
>string handles.  I look down upon you"
>
>Playstation / Playstation 2
>"I'm a popular person who enjoys social contact. I am work 
>hard, play hard
>kind of guy"
>
>X-Box
>"I take fun seriously, possible a little too seriously.  If I 
>emulate you
>will you accept me as a friend?"
>
>Nintendo Gamecube / Gameboy / GBA
>"I am fun loving and do not take myself too seriously" (this 
>varies from
>ironic, through affected to genuine).
>
>386PC Running window 3.1 or DOS
>"When I was young I was foolish, since I was burned so badly I 
>have since
>given up on all inprudence.  I read the Daily Express.  You 
>could learn a
>lot from me.  I want your respect."
>
>Pentium PC running Windows 95
>"I have never overcome my need for a maternal figure in my 
>life.  I will do
>as I am told if you will hold my hand"
>
>Apple iMac running Apple OS9, Apple iBook running OS9
>"I am an artist, I am stylish and different from others" (this 
>is usually an
>affectation)
>
>Apple iMac running Apple OSX, Apple iBook running OSX
>"I am confident, style is important to me, but I cannot 
>tolerate failure".
>
>Apple PowerMac G4 (any OS)
>"I am a confident media or publishing professional, I belong 
>in a fast and
>cool society.  My life is more interesting than yours" (This 
>is in equal
>measure accurate and affected).
>
>Apple Powerbook especially titanium models (any OS)
>"I am wealthy, style is my first consideration.  I want you to 
>admire me."
>
>
>Pentium PC running Red Hat Linux
>"I am an independant thinker, I make decisions only after a 
>period of solid
>reasoning."
>
>Any machine running Debian GNU/LINUX
>"I am not driven by fashion or peer pressure.  I am an idealist and a
>freedom fighter".
>
>Low end Sun Workstation running Solaris / SunOS
>"I am wealthy, work hard and make decisions based on solid 
>logic.  I would
>like you to fear me"
>
>Low end SGI Workstation
>"I am an artist of the highest order.  I place great value in 
>my tools." 
>
>High end Sun or SGI workstation
>"I am a technical recluse I am only interested in 
>communicating with people
>who understand my priorities."
>
>386PC running IBM OS2/Warp
>"I am German"
>
>Pentium II/III or Celeron PC running Windows 98,98SE or ME
>"I am a member of the crowd.  Please do not pay special 
>attention to me, I
>will be good.  I only like pastel colours and music that is 
>selling well in
>the current chart."
>
>Pentium based laptop with Windows 2000
>"I am a ruthless bsuniess man.  I will do anything for money.  
>I will hop on
>whatever bandwagon is heading for the gravy train this week." 
>(this is often
>the posturing of someone who hates their job but cannot ween 
>themselves from
>the money).
>
>Apple Flower-Power iMacs running OS9
>"I am in touch with my feminine side.  I am fun and caring"
>
>Pentium IV PC or Laptop with Windows XP
>"I am wealthy and I wish to express it, I am not overly 
>bright, infact I may
>need to be spoon fed.  I am drawn to bright colours and 
>primitive rhythms.
>I am an MCSE"
>
>
>
>
>-- 
>geoff.teale at claybrook.co.uk
>tealeg at member.fsf.org
>
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