Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:34:23
Not too long ago, I started an interest check for my colorway called, "RetroBlight", and somewhere along the lines a suggestion was brought up by Elrick and jdcarpe.
So the idea is that we should have a universal logo that would be put in place on every OS key for every keyset.
It could be something related to GeekHack that defines our community, or something really plain and simple like a star.
Here is the conversation:
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I really like the idea of having a universal logo. However, I have no idea what kind of image could represent this set as it didn't really come from anything special.A tiny gripe, but I'd like super/meta keys since I don't use Windows.
Great set!
Frosty, what about just investing in a single ICON to symbolize the Windows, Various OS's and such?
That way, we all know that in that area we aren't morons wanting to see Windows Logo sitting there reminding us constantly that we are using a Windows setup. Time to finally grow up and mature because we need a UNIVERSAL Logo that sits in that position and lets any user know that it's OS related only.
Sick of paying for extra Windows, Linux and Mac Logo Keys constantly in nearly every Group Buy held here on GH. Time to finally release an all encompassing ICON that can be applied for every known OS that was ever made or will be made, plus for the poverty stricken give them a cheaper option. Remember Henry Ford's famous quote back when you can have any colour you want for your brand new car, as long as it was BLACK (something to think about here).
Doesn't have to be specific to RetroBlight. It could be used by any and every GB going forward. Something really universal.
So what would you guys like to see replace the OS key for all of our sets?
Here is a list of symbols that could be viable which will be updated periodically.
Smiley Face
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(http://i.imgur.com/h0qu1RJ.jpg)
Suggestion from pwnnarwhal
Glider
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(http://i.imgur.com/HXimPRz.jpg)
Suggestion from jdcarpe
GH + DT
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87059;image)
Suggestion from ideus
Feynman Diagram
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87125;image)
Suggestion from drhubblephd
Super Meta
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87121;image)
Suggestion from Oobly
Basic Computer
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(http://i.imgur.com/40jo7hD.png)
Suggestion from EppyKay
Terminal
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(http://i.imgur.com/CfYlBoJ.png)
Suggestion from Data (jk, it was EppyKay)
Smiley Prompt
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87415;image)
Suggestion from ideus
Infinity
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87451;image)
Suggestion from Snowdog993
Kih Oskh
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87423;image)
Blocky OS
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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87425;image)
Suggestions from mecano
Fat Gear
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(http://i.imgur.com/nwFaHdD.png)
Thin Gear
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(http://i.imgur.com/Mk6lDs7.png)
Suggestions from Engicoder
Velocicaptor RAWR OMNOMNOMNOM
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(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Suggestion from Data
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:35:01
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:38
Cherry logo would work I think.
Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.
Post by: Bromono on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:50
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:37:52
What about the Geekhack smiley face that already exists on a good amount of keysets.Cherry logo would work I think.
Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:39:44
Just kidding. I'll have to think more. I do have to say that I hate the star, it reminds me of the horribly tacky star tattoos from the 90s.
I do like the cherry logo that was mentioned.
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:40:08
What about the Geekhack smiley face that already exists on a good amount of keysets.Cherry logo would work I think.
Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.
Is that the one that appeared on Miami?
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:40:48
YepWhat about the Geekhack smiley face that already exists on a good amount of keysets.Cherry logo would work I think.
Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.
Is that the one that appeared on Miami?
Post by: Bromono on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:41:05
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:47:53
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/12/ef737c0997c90973c3a72839b949951c.jpg)
Or how about a piece of fruit with a bite out of it?
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:48:19
EDIT: Dye subbing will also majorly restrict colour choices.
How about a window. Like four panes. You could even make it a little stylized like this:Show Image(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/12/ef737c0997c90973c3a72839b949951c.jpg)
Or how about a piece of fruit with a bite out of it?
Can we bite the windows?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:50:27
*window pane* *apple*
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:53:14
Post by: Bromono on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:04:18
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:08:25
Or a penguin with a bite out of it?
(http://i.imgur.com/rROkCyb.png)
Also, shall we get back on topic?
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:11:29
(http://i.imgur.com/HXimPRz.jpg)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:11:57
Post by: baboo on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:16:35
(https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/icons/laptop-4/500/Computer_laptop_desktop_notebook_monito_screen_heart-512.png)
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:24:42
What about the glider symbol? It would be OS independent, as well as forum independent (for GBs wanting to include DT or other forums).Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/HXimPRz.jpg)
This idea is delicious!
I came up with some mockups using some colorways.
(http://i.imgur.com/bLV7fow.png)
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:27:18
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:28:43
The grid lines would probably be too fine at the scale we are talking (SP has guidelines for it somewhere), but it would still look great with only the dots.
I'm sure if we wanted the grid lines, we could play with the thickness a little.
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:28:53
The grid lines would probably be too fine at the scale we are talking (SP has guidelines for it somewhere), but it would still look great with only the dots.Yeah, I don't like the grid lines, but I like the dots.
Post by: ideus on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:32:21
I don't think the glider symbol is intuitive to those who aren't familiar with it. Is that okay?
Even I didn't know what the hell it was until JD mentioned it. Yet, I still fell in love with it.
...Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87059;image)
This looks good, however people outside of GH might not like this.
Also, I have made the thing without the lines for those who are curious.
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(http://i.imgur.com/bqE3aiY.png)
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:36:29
That is a mix of the DT logo and GH logo, and no reddit logo because the majority of them are weenies.I don't think the glider symbol is intuitive to those who aren't familiar with it. Is that okay?
Even I didn't know what the hell it was until JD mentioned it. Yet, I still fell in love with it....Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87059;image)
This looks good, however people outside of GH might not like this.
Also, I have made the thing without the lines for those who are curious.MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/bqE3aiY.png)
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:41:47
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut. :p
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:43:49
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:45:09
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut. :p
That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:49:27
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut. :p
That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.
So something like this? :p
(http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/26232898/2/stock-illustration-26232898-fedora-neckbeard.jpg)
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:51:18
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut. :p
That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.
So something like this? :pShow Image(http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/26232898/2/stock-illustration-26232898-fedora-neckbeard.jpg)
Needs more neckbeard, otherwise perfect.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:54:28
Post by: ideus on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:58:37
Post by: Hak Foo on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:58:52
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:12:34
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Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:13:20
I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!
(Attachment Link)
I don't want no diamond vagina on my keyboard.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:16:15
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut. :p
That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.
So something like this? :pShow Image(http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/26232898/2/stock-illustration-26232898-fedora-neckbeard.jpg)
I need a fedora.
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:18:51
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:21:24
I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!
(Attachment Link)
Looks a bit gaudy.
(Attachment Link)
Is that a mouth of a Pokemon?
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:22:35
I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!
(Attachment Link)
Looks a bit gaudy.(Attachment Link)
Is that a mouth of a Pokemon?
Feynman diagram= best symbol
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:22:48
Post by: Battou62 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:19:06
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:40:15
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:44:41
iMav modifier?
A face on a keycap? :))
Not sure if everyone wants him staring at them while they type...
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:45:37
Yep. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46772
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:45:56
Post by: EppyKay on Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:24:48
(http://i.imgur.com/40jo7hD.png)
I threw it together in paint really quickly, but I'm sure someone could make a better version pretty quickly. I figure a monitor with a command line and keyboard is pretty platform neutral and would fit nicely for the gui key. Plus it shouldn't too hard to have printed or molded if the lines are thick enough. And I'd imagine it could also be stylized slightly differently for keysets.
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:37:10
I have pretty much decided on what symbol I would like to push.
However, please keep the suggestions rolling! Perhaps there is something even better out there.
Post by: tigersharkdude on Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:37:46
Post by: engicoder on Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:50:48
Post by: EppyKay on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:00:24
I hate to throw a fly in the ointment, but I thought one of the cool aspects of the various keysets was the creative things people did with the OS Key. Each set tended to replace the OS specific key with a symbolic keycap that related to the set. Why do we want to replace this with a single common symbol which has a very small chance of pleasing everyone?
I don't feel like having a universal symbol available prevents people from still doing that. It just seems like it would be a nice option for sets that don't really have a theme that can be illustrated in a symbol. In those cases a platform neutral symbol can be a way to please the people who want to have a graphical key there instead of just "win", "super", or "meta" without forcing an os logo on them.
Post by: Data on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:06:54
(http://i.imgur.com/JsoWrFw.png)
Edit: I hate the stupid border that shows up on every in-line image.
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:30:59
I hate to throw a fly in the ointment, but I thought one of the cool aspects of the various keysets was the creative things people did with the OS Key. Each set tended to replace the OS specific key with a symbolic keycap that related to the set. Why do we want to replace this with a single common symbol which has a very small chance of pleasing everyone?
Do I have a good response to this?
No.
Do I still want this?
Yes.
Shrug* I guess it gives us another option as well as something the community can identify with.
Post by: engicoder on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:35:03
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:37:30
How about a dinosaur, like the dinosaur book?
I don't really understand.
Should we just make a velociraptor joke cap so that it will proliferate throughout the keyboard community and for some reason every single keyboard enthusiast will have velociraptors on their keyboards?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:39:59
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:41:36
Post by: mecano on Tue, 13 January 2015, 16:57:52
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 January 2015, 17:15:03
The two I like best so far are the Glider (heh) and diamond. However, the diamond Meta key used to be a part of every Tsangan set (along with the star), and no one seemed to like it much.
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 17:19:50
It is very fitting for GeekHackers and it's something that anyone outside of GH can easily associate with as well.
This is how I see the glider symbol.
Post by: Coreda on Tue, 13 January 2015, 17:21:15
I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!
(Attachment Link)
Best of the lot. Tbh I'd prefer the Mac command key symbol for everything :p
Post by: Data on Tue, 13 January 2015, 19:53:42
(http://i.imgur.com/jwHdgDt.png)
Post by: justnits on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:01:25
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:25:05
Here is a list of symbols that could be viable which will be updated periodically.
Super MetaMoreShow Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87121;image)
Suggestion from Oobly
Basic ComputerMoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/40jo7hD.png)
Suggestion from EppyKay
These two look good but Diamond shape of the Super Meta really is the bomb :thumb: .
Have to choose something that's readable even when it's shrunk down to a minute size.
Post by: Data on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:42:21
(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.
(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:
(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
Post by: Tetriswizard on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:52:30
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
Post by: Data on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:23:33
What about just having 'OS' on a key, in the font and colour of the keyset?
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
I thought of doing something with "OS" but that only works in English (and maybe a few Germanic languages), so it's not truly universal.
Something resembling the power symbol might be a cool idea.
For engicoder:
(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:25:05
What about just having 'OS' on a key, in the font and colour of the keyset?
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
I thought of doing something with "OS" but that only works in English (and maybe a few Germanic languages), so it's not truly universal.
Something resembling the power symbol might be a cool idea.
For engicoder:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Damn, son! **** just got real in here. Raptors for everyone!!
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:29:30
God dammit I can't do two ICs at once!
EDIT: Aside from this one which really is only going to be concatenated into my first IC.... :p
Velocicaptors will have to wait.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:32:08
+1What about just having 'OS' on a key, in the font and colour of the keyset?
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
I thought of doing something with "OS" but that only works in English (and maybe a few Germanic languages), so it's not truly universal.
Something resembling the power symbol might be a cool idea.
For engicoder:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Damn, son! **** just got real in here. Raptors for everyone!!
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:34:29
+1What about just having 'OS' on a key, in the font and colour of the keyset?
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
I thought of doing something with "OS" but that only works in English (and maybe a few Germanic languages), so it's not truly universal.
Something resembling the power symbol might be a cool idea.
For engicoder:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Damn, son! **** just got real in here. Raptors for everyone!!
Do I hear Jurassic park theamed GB? :cool:
Post by: dj027x on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:47:45
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:56:22
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Velocicaptor FTW!!
Post by: Data on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:57:55
+1What about just having 'OS' on a key, in the font and colour of the keyset?
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
I thought of doing something with "OS" but that only works in English (and maybe a few Germanic languages), so it's not truly universal.
Something resembling the power symbol might be a cool idea.
For engicoder:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Damn, son! **** just got real in here. Raptors for everyone!!
Do I hear Jurassic park theamed GB? :cool:
And thus an idea was born.
(http://i.imgur.com/BLB5O4K.png)
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:01:16
+1What about just having 'OS' on a key, in the font and colour of the keyset?
And if that fails, a square power symbol, where instead of a circle, it is square?
I thought of doing something with "OS" but that only works in English (and maybe a few Germanic languages), so it's not truly universal.
Something resembling the power symbol might be a cool idea.
For engicoder:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Damn, son! **** just got real in here. Raptors for everyone!!
Do I hear Jurassic park theamed GB? :cool:
And thus an idea was born.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BLB5O4K.png)
If we kept is subtle it could deffinetly work. Perhaps we just call it "the Jurassic set" I claim creds for that name though. :))
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:05:34
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Because
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Post by: engicoder on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:26:51
[attach=1]
The classic text on Operating Systems which shows each OS as a dinosaur...commonly referred to as "The dinosaur book"
How about a bronto cap:
[attachimg=2]
Edit: Yes I still own a copy of this book...copyright 1991.
Post by: Data on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:33:49
I didn't really get into computers until about '95.
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:49:53
I'm a little disappointed no one picked up on my dinosaur reference...maybe I'm just to old. Here's what I'm talking about:
(Attachment Link)
The classic text on Operating Systems which shows each OS as a dinosaur...commonly referred to as "The dinosaur book"
How about a bronto cap:
(Attachment Link)
Edit: Yes I still own a copy of this book...copyright 1991.
Wow, you're right, I can't believe I didn't pick up on the "dinosaur book" reference.
I own the devil book and the dragon book, but alas not the dinosaur book.
Post by: trizkut on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:55:18
I'm a little disappointed no one picked up on my dinosaur reference...maybe I'm just to old. Here's what I'm talking about:
(Attachment Link)
The classic text on Operating Systems which shows each OS as a dinosaur...commonly referred to as "The dinosaur book"
How about a bronto cap:
(Attachment Link)
Edit: Yes I still own a copy of this book...copyright 1991.
My OS design class used the 8th edition of that book. Still relevant :p
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51spVw9pGKL.jpg)
Post by: EppyKay on Tue, 13 January 2015, 23:06:30
I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
Maybe the monitor should be closer to a 4:3. Something about a wide screen monitor on top of a desktop case seems off.
Post by: dj027x on Wed, 14 January 2015, 00:41:34
Can't get more meta than that
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 14 January 2015, 01:04:27
But I do remember that it had in it that "Windows NT 5" had been released in 1997.
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 14 January 2015, 01:05:22
The glider is something that is very simple and anyone a part of hacker culture can associate with.I had no idea what you were referring to. I had to look it up. I learned to code on a Commodore 64 back in 1989, been active on BBS:es in the early '90s, used Internet first through a bridge from FidoNet, demo scene, LAN parties, open source... and have never seen that symbol before.
Post by: Oobly on Wed, 14 January 2015, 04:46:20
I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
I like the idea of this one, but perhaps it should just be the terminal cursor without the screen (">_")? Simple and recognisable.
Post by: Tetriswizard on Wed, 14 January 2015, 06:07:51
I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
I like the idea of this one, but perhaps it should just be the terminal cursor without the screen (">_")? Simple and recognisable.
Yeah, the small details will be hard to print/notice.
(http://i.imgur.com/sF5Z7UK.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/FP3BhBD.png)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 14 January 2015, 07:02:24
I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
I like the idea of this one, but perhaps it should just be the terminal cursor without the screen (">_")? Simple and recognisable.
Yeah, the small details will be hard to print/notice.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/sF5Z7UK.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FP3BhBD.png)
I really really like both of these. Especially the prompt. We could have a GB for just the OS keys in various sizes to match recent GB's.
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 07:59:24
I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
I like the idea of this one, but perhaps it should just be the terminal cursor without the screen (">_")? Simple and recognisable.
I did one earlier that was in a "window" of sorts. Nobody commented on it. It needs to be in a box or something in order for it to be an icon and not merely 2 symbols found elsewhere on the keyboard.
I can do a clean version in Illustrator tonight when I get home if somebody doesn't beat me to it.
Post by: mecano on Wed, 14 January 2015, 09:01:01
I really really like both of these. Especially the prompt. We could have a GB for just the OS keys in various sizes to match recent GB's.
+1 Prompt is nice, it has my vote.
...so as we are gaining shell
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(not my design)
Or maybe a dot inside a circle to illustrate "core".
Post by: EppyKay on Wed, 14 January 2015, 12:44:01
I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
I like the idea of this one, but perhaps it should just be the terminal cursor without the screen (">_")? Simple and recognisable.
I did one earlier that was in a "window" of sorts. Nobody commented on it. It needs to be in a box or something in order for it to be an icon and not merely 2 symbols found elsewhere on the keyboard.
I can do a clean version in Illustrator tonight when I get home if somebody doesn't beat me to it.
Do you mean something like this?
(http://i.imgur.com/IlvMQyh.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/roZPR7M.png)
I have svgs of them if needed.
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 13:05:59
Yeah, kind of. I was going to take it even a step further -- basically just a command symbol in a box. Corners have to be radiused for SP -- they have a technical document on their site explaining all the (many) requirements for new legends.I'd have to adjust (round) the font, but maybe something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu1bthn.png)
Edit: Reduced.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBOez2J.png)
Edit 2: Inverted. :cool:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alqQnQ2.png)
I like the idea of this one, but perhaps it should just be the terminal cursor without the screen (">_")? Simple and recognisable.
I did one earlier that was in a "window" of sorts. Nobody commented on it. It needs to be in a box or something in order for it to be an icon and not merely 2 symbols found elsewhere on the keyboard.
I can do a clean version in Illustrator tonight when I get home if somebody doesn't beat me to it.
Do you mean something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IlvMQyh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/roZPR7M.png)
I have svgs of them if needed.
Post by: EppyKay on Wed, 14 January 2015, 14:29:23
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 14:35:35
I may have a copy at home, I don't remember.
Post by: meow a cat on Wed, 14 January 2015, 14:47:43
Maybe there's a way we can get both GH and DT (the actual letters) into the symbol?
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67638.0;attach=87059;image)
The other two I really like are the glide symbol, and the command line prompt.
I would be in on a group buy of these. ;D
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 15:22:35
No idea if I would do individual keys to increase adoption, or an extravaganza pack to make it concise.
I would just have to get permission from the creators of each set.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 14 January 2015, 15:35:30
Once a decision has been made, I will definitely start a group buy based on the design which will include the key in every popular colorway.
No idea if I would do individual keys to increase adoption, or an extravaganza pack to make it concise.
I would just have to get permission from the creators of each set.
EVERY colorway, EVERY profile, 1.25, 1.5, 1 sizes, mkay?
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 15:40:33
Once a decision has been made, I will definitely start a group buy based on the design which will include the key in every popular colorway.
No idea if I would do individual keys to increase adoption, or an extravaganza pack to make it concise.
I would just have to get permission from the creators of each set.
EVERY colorway, EVERY profile, 1.25, 1.5, 1 sizes, mkay?
I'll probably divide into packs like the extravaganza.
So maybe I will have 3 colorways with all of their respective keys in one pack which makes for 18 keys per pack.
Every profile? No. Just the ones which the sets were made in.
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 15:54:49
Once a decision has been made, I will definitely start a group buy based on the design which will include the key in every popular colorway.
No idea if I would do individual keys to increase adoption, or an extravaganza pack to make it concise.
I would just have to get permission from the creators of each set.
EVERY colorway, EVERY profile, 1.25, 1.5, 1 sizes, mkay?
I'll probably divide into packs like the extravaganza.
So maybe I will have 3 colorways with all of their respective keys in one pack which makes for 18 keys per pack.
Every profile? No. Just the ones which the sets were made in.
That sounds... pretty crazy actually. So you're going to organize ABS/PBT and DSA/DCS/SA and doubleshot/dye-sub into the same giant GB to cover all the popular sets?
You're a brave man.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:07:50
Once a decision has been made, I will definitely start a group buy based on the design which will include the key in every popular colorway.
No idea if I would do individual keys to increase adoption, or an extravaganza pack to make it concise.
I would just have to get permission from the creators of each set.
EVERY colorway, EVERY profile, 1.25, 1.5, 1 sizes, mkay?
I'll probably divide into packs like the extravaganza.
So maybe I will have 3 colorways with all of their respective keys in one pack which makes for 18 keys per pack.
Every profile? No. Just the ones which the sets were made in.
That sounds... pretty crazy actually. So you're going to organize ABS/PBT and DSA/DCS/SA and doubleshot/dye-sub into the same giant GB to cover all the popular sets?
You're a brave man.
My point exactly
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:11:17
Once a decision has been made, I will definitely start a group buy based on the design which will include the key in every popular colorway.
No idea if I would do individual keys to increase adoption, or an extravaganza pack to make it concise.
I would just have to get permission from the creators of each set.
EVERY colorway, EVERY profile, 1.25, 1.5, 1 sizes, mkay?
I'll probably divide into packs like the extravaganza.
So maybe I will have 3 colorways with all of their respective keys in one pack which makes for 18 keys per pack.
Every profile? No. Just the ones which the sets were made in.
That sounds... pretty crazy actually. So you're going to organize ABS/PBT and DSA/DCS/SA and doubleshot/dye-sub into the same giant GB to cover all the popular sets?
You're a brave man.
My point exactly
I imagine there would be about a dozen different sets out there that I could include.
If there were 3 colorways in a pack, then that would mean there would be 4 packs in total.
It's not the most insane thing in the world when you divide it like that.
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:17:32
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:18:58
Is there any reason why we cant combine a couple of ideas?
Well the problem with combining ideas is that it eventually gets overwhelmingly busy.
Remember, this would have to fit on a 1x1 cap and with too much detail, it could get weird.
Also, the more detail you add, the less and less it works with certain sets.
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:32:28
edit:it would obvisouly be properly centered :))
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:36:11
I figured ill throw out some more ideas before we finalize our decision.
edit:it would obvisouly be properly centered :))
That looks like it says DA. It's supposed to be DT since it's DeskThority, and not DeskAuthority.
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:37:49
I figured ill throw out some more ideas before we finalize our decision.
edit:it would obvisouly be properly centered :))
That looks like it says DA. It's supposed to be DT since it's DeskThority, and not DeskAuthority.
*facepalm* give me a sec
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:40:30
I guess you could say that I dont spend much time on Deskthority :))
[attach=1]
Post by: mecano on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:47:15
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:50:58
...looks like a drunk rock band logo designer work :)
ill take that as a compliment :))
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:55:04
Post by: mecano on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:20:02
ill take that as a compliment :))
It wasn't aimed at anything else.
By watching the logo you can nearly hear the dialog in between the designer and the label manager:
"Arrheffff What the name of the band already?
- Gone Mode?
- Wasn't it supposed to start with a D?
- Grumfff ok put the two just in case.
- I heard the singer step mother was greek.
- Blurps ok let's make than M look like a phrygian stool."
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:21:13
ill take that as a compliment :))
It wasn't aimed at anything else.
By watching the logo you can nearly hear the dialog in between the designer and the label manager:
"Arrheffff What the name of the band already?
- Gone Mode?
- Wasn't it supposed to start with a D?
- Grumfff ok put the two just in case.
- I heard the singer step mother was greek.
- Blurps ok let's make than M like a phrygian stool."
haha, I understand :thumb:
Post by: EppyKay on Wed, 14 January 2015, 18:17:47
(http://i.imgur.com/Bwzbqsa.png) (http://i.imgur.com/l0Id0Ck.png)
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 18:24:14
How do these look?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Bwzbqsa.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/l0Id0Ck.png)
I like the first one better. Looks nice. :thumb:
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 14 January 2015, 18:36:26
How do these look?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Bwzbqsa.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/l0Id0Ck.png)
Both are good, but No. 1 is great!
Post by: ideus on Wed, 14 January 2015, 19:09:59
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:17:55
1u and 1.25u
Looks like it could work.
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:28:47
(http://i.imgur.com/007ZWNk.png)
;D
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:29:13
Post by: ideus on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:33:02
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:43:26
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
Post by: EppyKay on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:43:59
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 20:45:22
This was about operating systems -- a key to replace "WIN" and all its many text-based spin-off legends.
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
They could easily replace the OS key.
Some people would like to have that.
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 14 January 2015, 21:09:13
This was about operating systems -- a key to replace "WIN" and all its many text-based spin-off legends.
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
Or terminal keys, for that matter. Are we designing a key to open a terminal window?
:D
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 21:17:09
This was about operating systems -- a key to replace "WIN" and all its many text-based spin-off legends.
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
Or terminal keys, for that matter. Are we designing a key to open a terminal window?
:D
Exactly.
All we're looking for is a symbol that we can associate with.
Post by: EppyKay on Wed, 14 January 2015, 21:19:47
This was about operating systems -- a key to replace "WIN" and all its many text-based spin-off legends.
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
Or terminal keys, for that matter. Are we designing a key to open a terminal window?
:D
But everyone knows the command line is the one true way to interact with a computer.
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:41:55
Exactly.
All we're looking for is a symbol that we can associate with.
Okay Frosty ole chum, are we going to vote for the forth coming icon or what?
Post by: sethk_ on Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:43:28
Post by: Data on Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:48:04
This was about operating systems -- a key to replace "WIN" and all its many text-based spin-off legends.
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
Or terminal keys, for that matter. Are we designing a key to open a terminal window?
:D
OK, I get what you're saying, but how else do you capture the essence of "OS" and what that key specifically does in a symbol?
If it was easy one of the OEMs (probably Cherry) would have done it already. :rolleyes:
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 14 January 2015, 23:10:14
For engicoder:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wEVaOs3.png)
Here's your Velocicaptor. ;D
Damn, son! **** just got real in here. Raptors for everyone!!
Now I feel like doing a GB with velocicaptors in every colorway....
God dammit I can't do two ICs at once!
I would pay good money for a velocicaptor. Just sayin'.
Post by: user 18 on Wed, 14 January 2015, 23:30:31
I'm curious about a 'S' inscribed inside of an 'O'
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 14 January 2015, 23:35:13
I like the terminal prompt that's been thrown around.
I'm curious about a 'S' inscribed inside of an 'O'
Sounds like Yin/Yang to me...
Post by: neverused on Thu, 15 January 2015, 00:18:09
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 15 January 2015, 00:58:53
Post by: mecano on Thu, 15 January 2015, 02:41:12
This was about operating systems -- a key to replace "WIN" and all its many text-based spin-off legends.
Why are we making Geek Hack/Deskthority mash-up keys?
Or terminal keys, for that matter. Are we designing a key to open a terminal window?
:D
I guess it's because it's the less bad looking one both in term of visual and meaning?
But you are right.
I like the terminal prompt that's been thrown around.
I'm curious about a 'S' inscribed inside of an 'O'
Sounds like Yin/Yang to me...
From famous belgian comics writer Hergé:
[attach=1]
It's called the Kih-Oskh sign from the name of an imaginary Pharaoh.
[attach=2]
Another proposal:
[attachimg=3]
Magical diamonds, i.e. that key has some kind of magic.
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 15 January 2015, 03:18:27
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CfYlBoJ.png)
1u and 1.25u
Looks like it could work.
^^This... I want this. :D
It's OS-agnostic, meaningful and recognisable. I like it a lot.
And velociraptor as a backup.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 15 January 2015, 06:57:13
Or, let's just go with the cmd prompt keys and be done with it!
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:07:40
Exactly.
All we're looking for is a symbol that we can associate with.
Okay Frosty ole chum, are we going to vote for the forth coming icon or what?
I'll set up a poll once I get home. Or maybe I'll bother Hoff.
Post by: ideus on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:24:23
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:27:09
Smile
I already bugged Hoff to make a poll, but I will try to smuggle this in before he gets to it. ;D
Post by: ideus on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:28:19
Smile
I already bugged Hoff to make a poll, but I will try to smuggle this in before he gets to it. ;D
The happy prompt will be even happier.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:58:49
I'll set up a poll once I get home. Or maybe I'll bother Hoff.
:thumb: It's set up to allow people to pick up to 8 (of 9 total) selections. If you would prefer that everyone only vote for 1 option, I can change it. :)
Post by: Data on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:59:53
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:00:39
I'll set up a poll once I get home. Or maybe I'll bother Hoff.
:thumb: It's set up to allow people to pick up to 8 (of 9 total) selections. If you would prefer that everyone only vote for 1 option, I can change it. :)
I see you have added velocicaptor.... I'll allow it. :p
Post by: Data on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:01:58
Post by: ideus on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:03:21
Yay, I'm the first! Me! Me! Me! :D
You are the man, well, or the girl, I mean you are the only one :thumb:
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:08:01
I'll set up a poll once I get home. Or maybe I'll bother Hoff.
:thumb: It's set up to allow people to pick up to 8 (of 9 total) selections. If you would prefer that everyone only vote for 1 option, I can change it. :)
I see you have added velocicaptor.... I'll allow it. :p
:-*
How will we know how popular the design is if it's not in the poll? :))
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:17:53
Post by: mecano on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:23:53
Btw prompt design showed it limitations, you now have the choice in between unix prompt (as popularized by NS and the OSX Terminal icon) vs DOS/Windows prompt... meh
Here is the one to fly over OSes :
[attach=1]
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:32:50
really? not picking even one of my proposals? What a poll is that?
I only picked designs that really stood out to me. However, if there is something I missed that people have voiced their opinion for, I will try and get that in somehow.
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:36:26
Polls are fine and all, but design by committee never works. Steve Jobs knew that you don't ask people what they want, you give them what they need and weren't aware they needed.
Post by: engicoder on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:39:48
[attach=1]
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:40:51
You want to hit Cmd-C on your Mac to copy something, and you have to press [terminal icon]-C?? Strange...
The terminal in Windows is called Command Prompt, so... It kind of still works. :)) :P
you don't ask people what they want, you give them what they need and weren't aware they needed.
You don't know me, JD! :'(
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:46:01
How about a simple gear symbol.
(Attachment Link)
That is cool.
Post by: mecano on Thu, 15 January 2015, 08:48:47
really? not picking even one of my proposals? What a poll is that?
I only picked designs that really stood out to me. However, if there is something I missed that people have voiced their opinion for, I will try and get that in somehow.
Whatever, two more proposals and I let you in peace.
Kih Oskh adaptation (the name is a play on word for kiosk). Note that we are not far from ying/yang as JDCarpe warned, bauhaus logo and osx finder icon...
[attachimg=1]
And a blocky OS put on a keycap mockup for better visibility
[attachimg=2]
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:03:29
Since suggestions for symbols are still flooding in, I must have the poll closed to allow for more submissions. I acted much too rashly and impulsively had a poll added.
If you want to submit a design, you must do it within 1 week. That is, the deadline for submissions is on he 22nd of this month. Precisely at 17:00EST. I will only take submissions after that if I am feeling extremely generous.
Again, I apologize for my mistake.
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:05:19
How about a simple gear symbol.
(Attachment Link)
I really like that, actually. Especially the thinner one.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:08:35
How about a simple gear symbol.
(Attachment Link)
I really like that, actually. Especially the thinner one.
I also like the gear, but I would prefer the thicker one. :rolleyes:
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:18:24
really? not picking even one of my proposals? What a poll is that?
I only picked designs that really stood out to me. However, if there is something I missed that people have voiced their opinion for, I will try and get that in somehow.
Whatever, two more proposals and I let you in peace.
Kih Oskh adaptation (the name is a play on word for kiosk). Note that we are not far from ying/yang as JDCarpe warned, bauhaus logo and osx finder icon...
(Attachment Link)
And a blocky OS put on a keycap mockup for better visibility
(Attachment Link)
I like the blocky OS symbol
Not sure if I'm on board with the first, but I might just add it anyway.
How about a simple gear symbol.
(Attachment Link)
I do like the gears. I will split them up into two different designs and have them added later.
Post by: Data on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:19:54
I just like the gear in general, so we could steal it. :P
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:33:37
Post by: mecano on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:42:05
Maybe change the gear to look like a G?
Like this? (http://gigabrother.com)
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:50:36
Post by: mecano on Thu, 15 January 2015, 10:04:58
you add a S onto the gear making the whole look like half a section sign put pegs on the visible bottom leg of the S.
You'll now have a slightly modified gear (so no more confusion with prefs, code, and so on) + letter o on top of the letter s + letter g like in 'geekhack'..
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 10:07:49
Edit: Like this.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 15 January 2015, 10:25:43
I like the infinity key. And it captures how long it will take to please everyone with one, single, unified symbol for all OSes. Maybe it's perfect!
Post by: Data on Thu, 15 January 2015, 10:45:54
I like the gear but it doesn't seem an intuitive replacement of Win/Cmd/etc. key.
I like the infinity key. And it captures how long it will take to please everyone with one, single, unified symbol for all OSes. Maybe it's perfect!
(http://i.imgur.com/A3rSiS5.jpg)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:58:20
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:02:18
Some general rules or guidance may provide a base for consensus? Or is this just a general brain storming? Also, are the proposals constrained to certain symbols, or letters some how? Are you going to dismiss those ideas with low votes count in the previous poll?
There will be a new revamped poll in a week that will decide what will be in my upcoming set. I also have decided on a couple of caps that I will likely push regardless of votes.
That doesn't mean that the deadline for submissions will be the be all and end all to this. I welcome everyone to continue the discussion and brainstorm further if they so desire
TL;DR this is going to mostly be about me looking at what I like, however I will pick out one design that you guys vote for.
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:06:50
[attachimg=1]
:-*
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:07:54
How about one of these?
(Attachment Link)
:-*
Such wow.
Much original.
Very innovate.
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:14:07
How about one of these?
(Attachment Link)
:-*
That's too much like the Apple Clover symbol.
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:16:02
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:27:10
I like the infinity symbol, but deriving from that, what about a circle with two dots centered on along the horizontal? Kinda like dubsgalore's old avatar, if anyone remembers that. I don't know what that was from, sadly.
It looks like owl eyes or something.... I like the other one better to be honest. I'll just stay with Infinity.
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:28:42
I like the infinity symbol, but deriving from that, what about a circle with two dots centered on along the horizontal? Kinda like dubsgalore's old avatar, if anyone remembers that. I don't know what that was from, sadly.
It looks like owl eyes or something....
Actually, I think the image was a single circle with two dots side by side.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:29:20
I like the infinity symbol, but deriving from that, what about a circle with two dots centered on along the horizontal? Kinda like dubsgalore's old avatar, if anyone remembers that. I don't know what that was from, sadly.
http://www.giantbomb.com/superintendent/3005-11142/ (http://www.giantbomb.com/superintendent/3005-11142/)
(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/15208/1049962-inline_super.gif) (http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/15208/1049962-inline_super.gif)
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:29:26
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:30:58
I like the infinity symbol, but deriving from that, what about a circle with two dots centered on along the horizontal? Kinda like dubsgalore's old avatar, if anyone remembers that. I don't know what that was from, sadly.
http://www.giantbomb.com/superintendent/3005-11142/ (http://www.giantbomb.com/superintendent/3005-11142/)
(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/15208/1049962-inline_super.gif) (http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/15208/1049962-inline_super.gif)
That's it! Thanks, Ray.
But that would be a triple shot, with those colors haha
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:31:11
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:32:31
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:49:59
Pig snoutI agree! I like Infinity a lot more.
Post by: Data on Thu, 15 January 2015, 15:35:17
I like dots for some reason...
You probably like Doctor Manhattan's symbol then. :cool:
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 16 January 2015, 14:51:32
(http://i.imgur.com/DhvgWX1.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/SHjnTLT.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/xlKIHZ5.png)
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 16 January 2015, 15:07:40
I like dots for some reason...
You probably like Doctor Manhattan's symbol then. :cool:
You are correct.
(http://i.imgur.com/nQSrkzM.png)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 16 January 2015, 17:21:15
I like dots for some reason...
You probably like Doctor Manhattan's symbol then. :cool:
You are correct.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nQSrkzM.png)
:thumb:
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 16 January 2015, 21:24:17
Although admittedly, I wouldn't be surprised if I already have a couple in the OP.
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 16 January 2015, 21:28:39
Don't know if I would be comfortable with putting trademarked things on a universal OS key.
Although admittedly, I wouldn't be surprised if I already have a couple in the OP.
And SP won't make 'em, if they know it's copyrighted/trademarked material.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 January 2015, 21:31:53
Don't know if I would be comfortable with putting trademarked things on a universal OS key.
Although admittedly, I wouldn't be surprised if I already have a couple in the OP.
And SP won't make 'em, if they know it's copyrighted/trademarked material.
So stop posting about it before they read it :P
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 22 January 2015, 17:12:56
Let's go Velocicaptor! :D
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 22 January 2015, 17:16:27
Poll added at OP's request. Comment is optional.
Let's go Velocicaptor! :D
Did I seriously forget to add that to OP again?
**** m8 thanks for adding it. :thumb:
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 22 January 2015, 18:59:01
You've got some good choices here. Let's hope the RIGHT one wins outright because it's sad to fill the OS key with a plain blank key instead.
Post by: engicoder on Thu, 22 January 2015, 20:05:02
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 22 January 2015, 20:06:38
Having "Fat Gear" and "Thin Gear" seems like your splitting the vote for a Gear a bit base on the details.
True--ish. You can vote for a **** ton of things at once.
You can easily vote for both.
Post by: engicoder on Thu, 22 January 2015, 20:09:10
Having "Fat Gear" and "Thin Gear" seems like your splitting the vote for a Gear a bit base on the details.
True--ish. You can vote for a **** ton of things at once.
You can easily vote for both.
Good point....this should even it out for the most part.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 22 January 2015, 21:02:02
Having "Fat Gear" and "Thin Gear" seems like your splitting the vote for a Gear a bit base on the details.
True--ish. You can vote for a **** ton of things at once.
You can easily vote for both.
Good point....this should even it out for the most part.
Yep, there are 14 options and you get to vote 13 times (because if you pick them all it doesn't help decide which to choose :P ). So if you really hate one design, just vote for everything else. ;)
And we can look at the numbers (and who voted for what) after the fact, and if there are more people who voted for either gear than anything else, Frosty can consider that option. :thumb:
Post by: Data on Fri, 23 January 2015, 08:02:43
Post by: base_on_base on Sun, 25 January 2015, 19:29:42
It's the universal currency symbol. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Currency_sign_%28typography%29)
Post by: FrostyToast on Sun, 25 January 2015, 19:38:32
Why not something like this: ¤
It's the universal currency symbol. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Currency_sign_%28typography%29)
I am unfortunately not accepting any more suggestions.
I have already extended this by one week before and I won't do it again.
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:22:37
I have already extended this by one week before and I won't do it again.
Good news, lets wrap this up soon because waiting for a particular symbol that will be liked by everyone will never happen here at all.
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 04 February 2015, 12:42:56
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 04 February 2015, 13:53:53
I was wondering if this poll is over yet?
I'll end it tomorrow since this is already pretty much dead.
Tomorrow is also exactly two weeks from when this poll began.
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 04 February 2015, 19:12:00
I'll end it tomorrow since this is already pretty much dead.
Tomorrow is also exactly two weeks from when this poll began.
Good on you Frosty, I think this has been buttered up enough.
Now lets see what came through as the MOST popular because anything other than that despicable "Windows" Logo will definitely be a genuine improvement :thumb: .
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 04 February 2015, 19:13:59
I'll end it tomorrow since this is already pretty much dead.
Tomorrow is also exactly two weeks from when this poll began.
Good on you Frosty, I think this has been buttered up enough.
Now lets see what came through as the MOST popular because anything other than that despicable "Windows" Logo will definitely be a genuine improvement :thumb: .
Unless we see a massive burst of voters, it looks like smiley prompt.
Post by: Data on Wed, 04 February 2015, 19:49:51
I'll end it tomorrow since this is already pretty much dead.
Tomorrow is also exactly two weeks from when this poll began.
Good on you Frosty, I think this has been buttered up enough.
Now lets see what came through as the MOST popular because anything other than that despicable "Windows" Logo will definitely be a genuine improvement :thumb: .
Unless we see a massive burst of voters, it looks like smiley prompt.
Wait, what?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 04 February 2015, 19:51:13
I'll end it tomorrow since this is already pretty much dead.
Tomorrow is also exactly two weeks from when this poll began.
Good on you Frosty, I think this has been buttered up enough.
Now lets see what came through as the MOST popular because anything other than that despicable "Windows" Logo will definitely be a genuine improvement :thumb: .
Unless we see a massive burst of voters, it looks like smiley prompt.
you mean terminal?
half of the pics in the OP are not loading, btw
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:03:43
I'll end it tomorrow since this is already pretty much dead.
Tomorrow is also exactly two weeks from when this poll began.
Good on you Frosty, I think this has been buttered up enough.
Now lets see what came through as the MOST popular because anything other than that despicable "Windows" Logo will definitely be a genuine improvement :thumb: .
Unless we see a massive burst of voters, it looks like smiley prompt.
you mean terminal?
half of the pics in the OP are not loading, btw
Yeah terminal.
I am tired.
The pics in op also all load for me
Just right click them and click "open image in new tab"
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:04:42
Yeah terminal.
I am tired.
BUT...add the numbers for the gears together, and it beats terminal. :)
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:05:48
Yeah terminal.
I am tired.
BUT...add the numbers for the gears together, and it blows terminal out of the water. :)
....
I'm going to assume that you are aware that there is a lot of crossing between votes on both gears.
Also, I know that you don't want the gears anyway ;)
Post by: swathe on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:07:51
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:12:11
Yeah terminal.
I am tired.
BUT...add the numbers for the gears together, and it blows terminal out of the water. :)
....
I'm going to assume that you are aware that there is a lot of crossing between votes on both gears.
Also, I know that you don't want the gears anyway ;)
Hey, I like the gears. I just like the glider better. :))
Post by: engicoder on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:20:03
Yeah terminal.
I am tired.
BUT...add the numbers for the gears together, and it beats terminal. :)
Yes, but smiley and velociraptor together beat both of them, so it has to be a smiley dinosaur!!
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:27:31
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:29:10
Just 4 points behind!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:30:52
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:32:59
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 04 February 2015, 20:48:27
About 20 more hours left for you to create second fake accounts to vote! (and get banned)
Unbelievable this area was like a ghost town, now every geekhead is running up bogus scores to get their choice through. DAMN this place still rocks, by hook or crook the evil here shall prevail (as always) ;) .
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 04 February 2015, 21:08:33
About 20 more hours left for you to create second fake accounts to vote! (and get banned)
Unbelievable this area was like a ghost town, now every geekhead is running up bogus scores to get their choice through. DAMN this place still rocks, by hook or crook the evil here shall prevail (as always) ;) .
It's okay, Elrick. Bunny and I don't give a whit what polls say. :)
Give the people what they didn't know they needed, not what they think they want.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 04 February 2015, 21:25:50
About 20 more hours left for you to create second fake accounts to vote! (and get banned)
Unbelievable this area was like a ghost town, now every geekhead is running up bogus scores to get their choice through. DAMN this place still rocks, by hook or crook the evil here shall prevail (as always) ;) .
It's okay, Elrick. Bunny and I don't give a whit what polls say. :)
Give the people what they didn't know they needed, not what they think they want.
You're a true Apple follower!
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 05 February 2015, 00:25:36
Give the people what they didn't know they needed, not what they think they want.
I suppose I could infinitely agree with you on this.
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 05 February 2015, 01:03:00
It's okay, Elrick. Bunny and I don't give a whit what polls say. :)
Give the people what they didn't know they needed, not what they think they want.
Always knew you guys were true, independent people, here on GH Central :thumb: .
So far every key-set that has come out of CTRL/ALT thus far has been brilliant and unique, looking forward to your final pick here.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 05 February 2015, 14:59:17
Yeah terminal.
I am tired.
BUT...add the numbers for the gears together, and it blows terminal out of the water. :)
....
I'm going to assume that you are aware that there is a lot of crossing between votes on both gears.
Also, I know that you don't want the gears anyway ;)
I can add up unique votes for gears to pursue that option if we want. :thumb:
Also, the comments that people left are only visible to me (I think), so I will forward those along to FrostyToast.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 05 February 2015, 21:48:45
After further review, the gears (13 and 19 votes individually) have 24 total votes from unique members.
Terminal is the "clear" (by one vote) winner, with 25 votes. :) Along with Velocicaptor. ;)
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 05 February 2015, 21:50:28
Poll has been closed!
After further review, the gears (13 and 19 votes individually) have 24 total votes from unique members.
Terminal is the "clear" (by one vote) winner, with 25 votes. :) Along with Velocicaptor. ;)
Hooray! Now time to get off my ass and get around to doing something with this.
Also, Hoff, I would still like to see what people put in their comments.
Post by: mecano on Sat, 07 February 2015, 14:14:13
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 09 February 2015, 01:55:26
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Mon, 09 February 2015, 03:07:43
(http://legitreviews.com/images/reviews/2122/dual-led.jpg)
(http://techreport.com/r.x/topre-type-heaven/switch.jpg)
Post by: phishy on Mon, 09 February 2015, 06:02:03
Show Image(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/12/051b00d8c8f344cd28df4931f56bd327.jpg)
I need this
Post by: SeeThruHead on Tue, 10 February 2015, 06:15:29
Post by: hking0036 on Tue, 10 February 2015, 09:43:06
- Smiley face is silly but I like it, it was on Miami wasn't it?
- I don't know what I'm looking at with the glider.
- I like the gh+do but I feel like it boxes you in a bit if people just want an os key rather than a novelty
- the diagram looks kinda cool but I don't get it
- the super meta looks nice but I've never been really big into the diamond icons, just a personal thing, I understand that's the meta icon.
- The basic computer just looks a little visually busy, if you could simplify it some more it'd look pretty good.
- The terminal is pretty standard, I've always liked it so I'm on board with it
- Smiley Prompt implies Windows, really, so it stops being universal.
- The infinity is pretty alright and simple
- I don't know what the kih is but it looks pretty cool, admittedly.
- blocky os is alright but I don't know what the design is supposed to imply.
- Fat/Thin gear is nice but I like thin better.
- VELOCIRAPTOR BEST ALL OTHERS LOSE GG 10/10
Wait, what's that? Polls over? WHY DID I TYPE THIS ON A MOBILE KEYBOARD FOR SO LONG WHEN IT'S ALREADY OVERRRRR
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 10 February 2015, 11:24:59
Wait, what's that? Polls over? WHY DID I TYPE THIS ON A MOBILE KEYBOARD FOR SO LONG WHEN IT'S ALREADY OVERRRRR
Lol I was wondering where you were going with all this...
Post by: hking0036 on Tue, 10 February 2015, 16:30:20
The answer was too far.
Wait, what's that? Polls over? WHY DID I TYPE THIS ON A MOBILE KEYBOARD FOR SO LONG WHEN IT'S ALREADY OVERRRRR
Lol I was wondering where you were going with all this...
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 15 February 2015, 21:32:34
- Smiley face is silly but I like it, it was on Miami wasn't it?
"Smiley face" is Hapster (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41915.0)!! ^-^
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 25 June 2015, 09:19:55
Post by: punkpc on Sat, 11 July 2015, 11:27:45
I like the infinity symbol, but deriving from that, what about a circle with two dots centered on along the horizontal? Kinda like dubsgalore's old avatar, if anyone remembers that. I don't know what that was from, sadly.
http://www.giantbomb.com/superintendent/3005-11142/ (http://www.giantbomb.com/superintendent/3005-11142/)
(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/15208/1049962-inline_super.gif) (http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/15208/1049962-inline_super.gif)
I would so buy this if it was made... ;D
Post by: romevi on Sat, 11 July 2015, 11:39:44