this is an interesting option - depends on the context ;-)
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1418715
There are many different types of computer users out there; here is a
list of the better known ones and descriptions on each.
Joe Sixpack - Owns a computer, but doesn't use it very often. Has
absolutely no idea how a computer works, and will call tech support
for the slightest abnormality. Generally annoys more knowledgable
users with questions that are answered plainly in the documentation.
Tech support receives calls from these users most often. Has an email
address, but checks it so seldomly you might as well call them on the
phone. Most Joe Sixpacks refuse to learn anything about their
computer because they are afraid of becoming geeks.
Compulsive Gamer - The compulsive gamer's only use for a computer is
to play games. All the time. They tend to be more knowledgable about
computers than Joe Sixpacks, but this is only because they spend so
much time using them. Depending on the type of game that Compulsive
Gamers play, they may be thoroughly obsessed with having the latest
and greatest hardware at all times, so they may also classify as a...
Hardware Addict - Spends 80% of their income upgrading their computer
hardware whenever any part is released that is more than 1% faster
than the part they currently own. Hardware Addicts are almost always
Compulsive Gamers, because games benefit the most from these constant
upgrades. Many hardware addicts own over a half-dozen computers that
they build from the parts they replace. Hardware Addicts are not
always financially well-off; these HA's will whine endlessly about
how they can't afford the latest new toy. Some Hardware Addicts take
things too far, and evolve (devolve?) into...
Computer Riceboys - Computer Riceboys have much in common with
regular ricers; the primary difference is they rice out computers
instead of cars. Their favorite past times are buying expensive cases
and modifying them to include windows, neon lights, stickers, an
excessive number of cooling fans, and sometimes even switches to turn
these fans on or off on the fly. They are usually hardware addicts,
but not always. Some Computer Riceboys will make their 486DX2/66 look
like something that belongs in a Sci-Fi movie, despite it being
slower than molasses.
OS Nazi - These individuals feel their operating system is the only
one that should be allowed to exist, and that all others should be
abolished. OS Nazis will rag on everyone that doesn't run their OS of
choice, as well as try to convert those who do run their OS of choice
into a fellow OS Nazi. Any criticism of their favorite OS usually
results in a baseless argument, and/or personal insults and shunning.
Media Pirate - If you removed all the abilities of a media pirate's
computer except downloading and playing audio and video files, they
wouldn't even notice. These people spend their entire lives trying to
acquire as much music and video as possible from the Internet. They
will never listen to 95% of what they acquire, and will always jump
when a friend offers to loan them a CD so they can rip it and add it
to their collection. Even if they don't like the group. These guys
practically keep hard drive manufacturers afloat. Closely related to
the WaReZ d00d.
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Walking Encyclopedia - The Walking Encyclopedia will attempt to learn
every tiny insignificant detail about thier platform of choice, and
will bring up those details in normal conversation as often as
possible. They will also become furious if someone disputes one of
their cherished "facts". Many WE's will also extend this to other
fields.
Obsessed Microsoft Hater - Obsessed Microsoft Haters will take every
opportunity to bash Microsoft and its products, even if Microsoft
isn't the subject of discussion. Many OMH's will try to back their
claims of MS Evil-ness with vague, unsubstantiated arguments like
"Bill Gates is gay" or "Cuz it crashes." A large percentage of these
individuals actually run Microsoft operating systems and thus don't
really qualify as OS Nazis.
The Jaded Ones - The Jaded Ones are users that have been in the
industry so long that nothing impresses them anymore. They usually
like several platforms and operating systems equally, and their
computers tend to be several years old. Many Jaded Ones own several
systems, and are opposed to change in the industry.
Windows Weenie - Someone who loves Microsoft Windows and refuses to
learn anything else because they think it's "too hard". Usually more
knowledgable than Joe Sixpacks, but confines that knowledge to the
Microsoft world.
Nostalgic Old Timers - These folks would do anything to go back in
time and re-live the "good old days". Mention an Apple II, a VAX, or
a C64 and they will tell you many stories of their experiences with
those platforms. Nostalgic Old Timers tend to collect lots of old,
esoteric hardware and like to keep it in working condition. There is
much overlap between this group and The Jaded Ones, since they both
have been in the industry for a long time.
Hopeless Malcontent - Nothing will satisfy the hopeless malcontent.
They will complain about everything until the end of time. It doesn't
matter how trivial something is; they will bitch about it and bitch
with enthusiasm. Some of them even hate the computer industry as a
whole, only sticking around because they are well paid and it's where
they are skilled. It is extremely difficult to impress a hopeless
malcontent because they almost always wish they were somewhere else.
Jaded Ones tend to become hopeless malcontents toward the end of
their careers.
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