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Biggest Tech 'Cults'

by Warren Riddle on May 7, 2009 at 04:32 PM



Behold, worshipers at the altar of the keyboard! Since we've all lent our whole-hearted support to one particular operating system or gadget at some point, and since we're committed to promoting peace and understanding between rival tech factions, we pass on to you a canon of tech cults -- complete with a list of their practitioners' strange habits. The list, courtesy of the scribes of Infoworld, reveals the principles and practices of a multitude of technical denominations, and the sources of strife between the pious and the non-believer.

The list of "True Believers" describes seven predominant cults, their belief systems, and the rituals of their hosts of followers. Some of the different faiths, and their flocks, include "The Way of the Palm" and its legion of PDA devotees, and "The Commodorians," who seek to uphold the sanctity of the Commodore personal computer. These blind-faith disciples, even today, continue to program software for their ancient and forgotten relics.


While reading the list is a generally enlightening experience, we lament the absence of certain creeds to which we feel a divine attachment. Noticeably missing are the Acolytes of the Book of Roberta. The blessed Roberta Williams, and her programmer husband Ken, gave birth to graphically enhanced role-playing games, including the 'King's Quest' and 'Police Quest' franchises. The devotion and sacrifice of these two spiritual tech messengers paved the way for the sects of 'EverQuest,' 'World of Warcraft,' and their respective hordes of minions.

Feeling persecuted because your congregation was ignored? Let us know. Since we're very accepting and understanding, we won't judge your ideals. [From: Infoworld, Via: Slashdot]

Tags: commodore, cult, cults, funny, geek, geek culture, GeekCulture, infoworld, nostalgia, palm, sierra, top

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