This is a hoot. Apparently, this company did a survey of the music to which IT professionals listen, and it fell into categories based on what kind of computer work they were doing. My favorite is the top item; it says lots and lots to me. Also interesting is that I fall somewhere between Linux and Database Admin, which is interesting because I'm a Linux guy whose current job involves database administration. Aaah, it's so nice to see that I fit into the stereotypes. MMmmm, stereotypes. Of course, this survey was done of like 200 students in the UK, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. But what would you be doing reading this without your bag of salt?

• Job: Microsoft-certified professionals

  
  Favoured genre: Mainstream pop
  Top three bands:
  Britney Spears
  Dido
  Beyonce

  
  
  
• Job: Security

  
  Favoured genre: 60s "Alt" Rock
  Top three bands:
  Grateful Dead
  The Doors
  Hendrix

  
  
  
• Job: Linux

  
  Favoured genre: Electro
  Top three bands:
  The Orb
  Underworld
  Kraftwerk

  
  
  
• Job: Developers

  
  Favoured genre: Heavy Metal
  Megadeth
  Iron Maiden
  Slipknot

  
  
  
• Job: Database administrators

  
  Favoured genre: Indie
  The Smiths
  Haven
  Suede

  
  
  
• Job: Project manager

  
  Favoured genre: Rock
  Pink Floyd
  Queen
  Rolling Stones

  
  
  
• Job: CIO/IT director

  
  Favoured genre: Classical
  Mozart
  Handel
  Vivaldi