Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

["uzoma nwosu" <uzoma AT metalab.unc.edu>]

> I don't think you have to conform, but you should at least be aware of the
> following habitually referenced topics:
>
> -- Monty Python (esp. Holy Grail)
> -- Star Trek
> -- Haiku and Puns
> -- Open Source as a cure for all of societies ills.

Spoken like a true geek.   :)

I agree with you, sir.



> Questions abound here - and I'm not sure who would have the answers.
>
> Question #1 - are there many African-American (or other ethnically
> underrepresented) geeks-types in the area? A lot of the
> InterNetWorkers are
> not hardcore techies, but most members seem to at least understand the
> common humor and history of the web, unix, Mac vs. PC, M$, etc...

That's what I'm trying to find out.  Even I don't know.  There are out
there, but where?

> Question #2 - if there *are* ethnic geek-types around, what cultural
> references would help me to communicate with such a geek? What movies,
> music, etc... In other words, how could *I* conform to help get the ball
> rolling?

Ask David Matusiak.  ;)

> Question #3 - What projects or activities would be likely to
> attract members
> of both communities?

Good Question... At the risk of playing myself, I will state some general
things:  urban music(hip hop, r+b, etc), art, sports.  We are not that
different...  Anyone else?

Uzoma