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Top U.S. Tech Cities

Posted by Zonk on from the very-scientific dept.

srizah writes "Wired.com claims to have used a 'scientific methodology' to rate the top 10 tech towns in the US. They use some very reliable indexes, like 'Craigslist postings per capita' or 'Number of attendees at local meetings of dorkbot'. The usual suspects (Seattle, San Francisco) show up on the list, but some might surprise you. From the article: 'Raleigh-Duram - The jocks here may get worked up about college hoops, but the tech set is passionate about Linux distros and Mac-PC holy wars. North Carolina's Triangle is ground zero for Red Hat, SAS Institute, and an IBM center. Bonus: The area hosts two World Beer Festivals a year.'"

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  1. A problem with Austin?? by bondjamesbond · · Score: 0, Troll

    Is that it's surrounded by Texas?? EFF YOU! Texas is the shizzle.

    1. Re:A problem with Austin?? by geekoid · · Score: -1, Troll

      You are correct, Texas is shit.

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  2. Re:Nothing about Provo/Orem? by IdleTime · · Score: -1, Troll

    Not me!

    Those are examples of evolution gone wrong...

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  3. No Redmond, WA? by melted · · Score: 0, Troll

    I call bullshit.

  4. Re:What's wrong with Texas? by geekoid · · Score: -1, Troll

    I've lived there.

    It's a beautifull place with people that suck.

    They may be considered friendly by, say, Manhattan standards, but Oregon is full of very friendly people.

    Just to be fair, I do know people from Texas who are friendly...but they moved out of texas;Which I am sure lowered the average IQ of Texas.

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