Author Topic: Geekhack.org (Read 6187 times)

ander · « **on:** Sat, 07 October 2017, 17:28:51 »

Okay, LOL, I just wanted to show my appreciation for GH, and point out what a Great Find I think it is.

Like many peeps who've gotten back into MKs (or are just discovering them), GH has been a source not only of technical knowledge and help, but of friendship, encouragement and entertainment. The World at Large may be baffled by our passion for things keeb-related, but it's not a problem here. Thanks, guys!

TalkingTree · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 07 October 2017, 18:50:34 »

Quote from: ander on Sat, 07 October 2017, 17:28:51

I just wanted to show my appreciation for GH, and point out what a Great Find I think it is.

Well said.

Sifo · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 07 October 2017, 19:16:16 »

i mean it was an alright find... while back there weren't exactly many options for communities dedicated to keyboards. I chose gh over dt though

ander · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 17:00:44 »

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 07 October 2017, 19:16:16

i mean it was an alright find... while back there weren't exactly many options for communities dedicated to keyboards. I chose gh over dt though

Why do I get the feeling you're not invited to many parties? :?D

nmur · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 18:01:24 »

yeah pretty nice site

terrible name though, not sure of the reasoning behind it

FrostyToast · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:14:46 »

You can always count on Ander to post garbage in the "Great Finds" sub-forum.

Duckyreddy · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:17:04 »

Quote from: nmur on Sun, 08 October 2017, 18:01:24

yeah pretty nice site

terrible name though, not sure of the reasoning behind it

Does anyone actually know the meaning behind the name? I know "GH" are two keys next to each other on a QWERTY board but nothing more!

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:26:58 »

Quote from: Duckyreddy on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:17:04

Quote from: nmur on Sun, 08 October 2017, 18:01:24
yeah pretty nice site

terrible name though, not sure of the reasoning behind it

Does anyone actually know the meaning behind the name? I know "GH" are two keys next to each other on a QWERTY board but nothing more!

What a bunch of noobs.

Quote from: iMav @ https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47416.msg1011580#msg1011580

The domain name came from the two groups I perceived as caring the most about quality keyboards, techies (geeks) and writers (hacks).

Belfong · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:28:06 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:14:46

You can always count on Ander to post garbage in the "Great Finds" sub-forum.

That’s not true.
Thanks to Ander, I bought a NIB Siig Minitouch with Monterey Blue Alps for jut $19+shipping!!

nmur · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:36:31 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:26:58

Quote from: Duckyreddy on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:17:04
Quote from: nmur on Sun, 08 October 2017, 18:01:24
yeah pretty nice site

terrible name though, not sure of the reasoning behind it

Does anyone actually know the meaning behind the name? I know "GH" are two keys next to each other on a QWERTY board but nothing more!

What a bunch of noobs.

Quote from: iMav @ https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47416.msg1011580#msg1011580
The domain name came from the two groups I perceived as caring the most about quality keyboards, techies (geeks) and writers (hacks).

TIL

Duckyreddy · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:42:35 »

Quote from: nmur on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:36:31

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:26:58
Quote from: Duckyreddy on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:17:04
Quote from: nmur on Sun, 08 October 2017, 18:01:24
yeah pretty nice site

terrible name though, not sure of the reasoning behind it

Does anyone actually know the meaning behind the name? I know "GH" are two keys next to each other on a QWERTY board but nothing more!

What a bunch of noobs.

Quote from: iMav @ https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47416.msg1011580#msg1011580
The domain name came from the two groups I perceived as caring the most about quality keyboards, techies (geeks) and writers (hacks).

TIL

I didn't know that, thanks spamray

rowdy · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 08 October 2017, 20:51:15 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:26:58

Quote from: Duckyreddy on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:17:04
Quote from: nmur on Sun, 08 October 2017, 18:01:24
yeah pretty nice site

terrible name though, not sure of the reasoning behind it

Does anyone actually know the meaning behind the name? I know "GH" are two keys next to each other on a QWERTY board but nothing more!

What a bunch of noobs.

Quote from: iMav @ https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47416.msg1011580#msg1011580
The domain name came from the two groups I perceived as caring the most about quality keyboards, techies (geeks) and writers (hacks).

)

xmagusx · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 10 October 2017, 08:03:11 »

It's an okay deal, but shipping really kills it.

rowdy · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 10 October 2017, 20:42:52 »

Quote from: xmagusx on Tue, 10 October 2017, 08:03:11

It's an okay deal, but shipping really kills it.

Does not ship to Australia?

xondat · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 10 October 2017, 21:09:26 »

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 10 October 2017, 20:42:52

Quote from: xmagusx on Tue, 10 October 2017, 08:03:11
It's an okay deal, but shipping really kills it.

Does not ship to Australia?

It does, but going to run you $200.

clappingcactus · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 10 October 2017, 21:44:17 »

lol if you buy ur geekhack

just download it from hte internet like normal millenials

fanpeople · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 11 October 2017, 04:06:05 »

rowdy · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 11 October 2017, 20:54:16 »

Quote from: fanpeople on Wed, 11 October 2017, 04:06:05

Extra space on the first line throws the whole thing out - can't even look at it

fanpeople · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 11 October 2017, 21:22:25 »

Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 11 October 2017, 20:54:16

Quote from: fanpeople on Wed, 11 October 2017, 04:06:05

Extra space on the first line throws the whole thing out - can't even look at it

NOT THE SYMMETRY

SamirD · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15 »

I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

rowdy · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16 »

Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15

I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.

iLLucionist · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31 »

GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?

Belfong · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01 »

Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31

GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?

Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it

xtrafrood · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 18 October 2017, 20:18:10 »

Yep, Geekhack is pretty great. Came here because of a broken scissor switch (wasd) and found out I really enjoy the linux and the CAD.

rowdy · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 18 October 2017, 20:45:24 »

Quote from: csmertx on Wed, 18 October 2017, 20:18:10

Yep, Geekhack is pretty great. Came here because of a broken scissor switch (wasd) and found out I really enjoy the linux and the CAD.

What eventuated regarding the broken scissor switch?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:22:28 »

Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 18 October 2017, 20:45:24

Quote from: csmertx on Wed, 18 October 2017, 20:18:10
Yep, Geekhack is pretty great. Came here because of a broken scissor switch (wasd) and found out I really enjoy the linux and the CAD.

What eventuated regarding the broken scissor switch?

I still have the HP Wireless Elite. Swapped some scissor arms around but that wasn't enough. I needed moar.

SamirD · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:27:06 »

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16

Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15
I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.

Yes, quite true. And a cozy home as well.

Quote from: Belfong on Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01

Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31
GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?
Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it

I don't think GH will pass. I know it's been around a few decades already. And the keyboards that we discuss are even older, so the topic is still very alive.

eksuen · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 19 October 2017, 01:24:44 »

Very naice. I laike.

I've learned so much on this forum.

Belfong · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 19 October 2017, 03:04:05 »

Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:27:06

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16
Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15
I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.
Yes, quite true. And a cozy home as well.

Quote from: Belfong on Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01
Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31
GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?
Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it
I don't think GH will pass. I know it's been around a few decades already. And the keyboards that we discuss are even older, so the topic is still very alive.

I actually meant @ iLLucionist’s feeling of GH will pass.

iLLucionist · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 19 October 2017, 04:07:55 »

Quote from: Belfong on Thu, 19 October 2017, 03:04:05

Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:27:06
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16
Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15
I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.
Yes, quite true. And a cozy home as well.

Quote from: Belfong on Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01
Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31
GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?
Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it
I don't think GH will pass. I know it's been around a few decades already. And the keyboards that we discuss are even older, so the topic is still very alive.
I actually meant @ iLLucionist’s feeling of GH will pass.

GH is the only community I know where you can be active for a month, disappear for 6 months, come back and nothing has changed basically. That is gold in this age where EVERYTHING changes all the time for no apparent reason.

rowdy · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 19 October 2017, 20:43:50 »

Quote from: iLLucionist on Thu, 19 October 2017, 04:07:55

Quote from: Belfong on Thu, 19 October 2017, 03:04:05
Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:27:06
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16
Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15
I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.
Yes, quite true. And a cozy home as well.

Quote from: Belfong on Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01
Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31
GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?
Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it
I don't think GH will pass. I know it's been around a few decades already. And the keyboards that we discuss are even older, so the topic is still very alive.
I actually meant @ iLLucionist’s feeling of GH will pass.

GH is the only community I know where you can be active for a month, disappear for 6 months, come back and nothing has changed basically. That is gold in this age where EVERYTHING changes all the time for no apparent reason.

A lot has changed since I joined.

Although I have been active (ha!) for most of the time since I joined, and most of the changes have slipped in gradually so it's hard to point to a definitive list.

iLLucionist · « **Reply #31 on:** Sat, 21 October 2017, 16:35:44 »

Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 19 October 2017, 20:43:50

Quote from: iLLucionist on Thu, 19 October 2017, 04:07:55
Quote from: Belfong on Thu, 19 October 2017, 03:04:05
Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:27:06
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16
Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15
I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.
Yes, quite true. And a cozy home as well.

Quote from: Belfong on Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01
Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31
GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?
Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it
I don't think GH will pass. I know it's been around a few decades already. And the keyboards that we discuss are even older, so the topic is still very alive.
I actually meant @ iLLucionist’s feeling of GH will pass.

GH is the only community I know where you can be active for a month, disappear for 6 months, come back and nothing has changed basically. That is gold in this age where EVERYTHING changes all the time for no apparent reason.

A lot has changed since I joined.

Although I have been active (ha!) for most of the time since I joined, and most of the changes have slipped in gradually so it's hard to point to a definitive list.

I can image. I try to keep up with GH but then life happens and I'm too busy here and there.

SamirD · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 23 October 2017, 15:45:00 »

Quote from: Belfong on Thu, 19 October 2017, 03:04:05

Quote from: SamirD on Wed, 18 October 2017, 21:27:06
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 20:49:16
Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 17 October 2017, 08:19:15
I miss spending time here on GH. Of all the hundreds of forums I'm a member of (including my own), this is the community that I seem to feel at home the most.

A home away from home, for those of us with homes full of keyboards.
Yes, quite true. And a cozy home as well.

Quote from: Belfong on Wed, 18 October 2017, 19:19:01
Quote from: iLLucionist on Wed, 18 October 2017, 16:05:31
GH IS LIFE.

One of the few places where you can have intelligable conversations.

I am not sure what I would do without GH in my life.

Suicide?
Like many nice things, this too, shall pass. Don’t sweat too much about it
I don't think GH will pass. I know it's been around a few decades already. And the keyboards that we discuss are even older, so the topic is still very alive.
I actually meant @ iLLucionist’s feeling of GH will pass.

Ah, makes more sense now.

ander · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 24 October 2017, 19:05:10 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:14:46

You can always count on Ander to post garbage in the "Great Finds" sub-forum.

You're right. The next time I feel a surge of affection for a bunch of peeps I've never met, I'll try to restrain myself.

That said, it's fun stirring up the fish pond now and then.

ander · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 24 October 2017, 19:24:22 »

Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 11 October 2017, 20:54:16

Extra space on the first line throws the whole thing out - can't even look at it

LOL. That's probably why fanpeople posted it that way—to see how many of you guys were on, you know, The Spectrum.

SamirD · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 24 October 2017, 23:06:50 »

Quote from: ander on Tue, 24 October 2017, 19:05:10

Quote from: FrostyToast on Sun, 08 October 2017, 19:14:46
You can always count on Ander to post garbage in the "Great Finds" sub-forum.

You're right. The next time I feel a surge of affection for a bunch of peeps I've never met, I'll try to restrain myself.

That said, it's fun stirring up the fish pond now and then.

I always appreciate ander's posts.

Reading everyone's posts is the fun of being here--so many literate, well crafted, and thought out posts to read!

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Author Topic: Geekhack.org (Read 6187 times)