Re: [OT] RIP Netscape

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On 12/31/07 12:06, David Brodbeck wrote:
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> On Dec 29, 2007, at 3:18 PM, Sjoerd Hiemstra wrote:

>> As far as I'm concerned, 'Netscape' is a good name. I always wondered
>> how names like 'Seamonkey', 'Iceape' or 'Firefox' could ever make their
>> way into a serious, corporate environment.

That's been a trend now (in the US, at least) for about 20 years. Started with stupid wussy product names and moved to stupid and or meaningless company names.

> For that matter, at one place I worked we used to buy submersible pumps
> from a company that was in the habit of casting smiley faces onto all of
> their float switch counterweights. We sort of rolled our eyes, but we
> kept buying pumps from them anyway. People will tolerate a bit of
> whimsy if your product is good.

• -- Ron Johnson, Jr. Jefferson LA USA

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