"This term, which came originally from shipbuilding, now refers to the geometrical representation of all the vehicle's interior and exterior surfaces that are visible to the customer - taking all technical and formal aesthetic requirements into account. The 'Strake' therefore embodies the core competence for the finest surface finishes and the associated quality."
- from
Developing the Audi Q7
Rands has started a fun Flickr group called
Pixel Rigs for people to show their work computer setups. Above is mine. If you can, take a shot of your rig and add it to the group.