How 6 Memorable Tech Companies Got Their Names 94
itwbennett writes "If Larry Page and Sergey Brin had stuck with the first name for their search engine, we'd be 'BackRubbing' instead of Googling. But the fun doesn't stop there. The unforgettable Go Daddy was first saddled with the eminently Seussian moniker 'Jomax Technologies.' And as for Yahoo!... its original name just rolled off the tongue: 'Jerry and David's Guide to the World Wide Web.'"
If I named my business after my first website (Score:2, Funny)
It would be called 127.0.0.1
So if it wasn't for Google... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Bite out of the apple (Score:5, Funny)
It's a reference to how you start out in a walled garden, but they kick you out as soon as you do something they don't like, even though you never understood the rules.
Re:So if it wasn't for Google... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:So if it wasn't for Google... (Score:1, Funny)
Let me BackRub that for you.
The most important internet company ever (Score:3, Funny)
HOMER
Oh, what am I gonna call my Internet company? All the good names are taken. Oh wait, I've got it! Flancrest Enterprises! (looks in a book) D'oh!
MARGE
What exactly is it your company does again?
HOMER
This industry moves so fast it's really hard to tell. That's why I need a name that's cutting-edge, like CutCo, EdgeCom, InterSlice... come on, Marge, you're good at these! Help me out!
MARGE
How about... CompuGlobalHyperMegaNet?
HOMER
Fine, it's not important... What really matters is my title. I think I'll make myself... vice president. (excitedly) No, wait! Junior vice president!
The phone rings, and Homer answers it.
HOMER
CompuGlobalHyperMegaNet, junior vice president Homer Simpson speaking, how may I direct your call? (disappointedly) It's Patty.
Homer hands the phone to Marge.
Microsoft (Score:5, Funny)
I heard "Microsoft" was suggested by bill gates' first girlfriend... in bed.
Re:Microsoft (Score:2, Funny)