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Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: Paladin9 on 12 September 2002, 21:19
Could someone tell me what the hell XP means???  or is it just another lame name that microsoft had to make up?
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 12 September 2002, 10:36
MS's interpretation: eXPerience

Dictionary: Symbol or monogram for Christ or Christianity (from X and P, the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ)
Acronymfinder.com (top result): Cross Polarization

Check my sig for what all the other ones mean   :D
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: Calum on 12 September 2002, 12:47
well when i bought sound forge 5 (it came out in early to mid 2001) i found that the crippledbutyoustillpayforit version was known as "Sound Forge XP Studio 5". This sucks. Good job the full version is just known as "Sound Forge 5" because i don't want to ever have XP on my machine...

still, that was the first time i heard of XP and i still don't know what it means. 'extra pee'?
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: trc3 on 12 September 2002, 15:25
eXtremely Pricey?
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: Master of Reality on 13 September 2002, 05:46
it stand for 'Fuck MS'.... wait..... nevermind.... I'm drunk
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: voidmain on 13 September 2002, 06:08
Xtra Pussified
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 13 September 2002, 21:14
Off Topic:
lol mOr! Wacha Drinkin?
Mudslides over here!
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: voidmain on 13 September 2002, 21:24
X-rays Privacy
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: voidmain on 13 September 2002, 21:31
Here's a good one: (http://www.xps.org/xp.htm)
 
quote:
There is no cure for XP. The DNA damage is cumulative and irreversible. Management is limited to avoidance of exposure to damaging UV radiation by staying indoors with sunlight blocked out, and use of protective clothing, sunscreens and sunglasses. Also, avoid other known carcinogens.


And Another: (http://www.ucsf.edu/foundation/impact/archives/2001/06_01_xp.htm)
   
quote:
XP: A Nightmarish Disease
"A child in a wheelchair knows another child in a wheelchair," Daniel says. "It was heartbreaking to discover that Katie would never encounter another kid like her, and we knew we had to do something to bring together families affected by XP."


[ September 13, 2002: Message edited by: void main ]

Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: Calum on 13 September 2002, 14:46
!!!

i feel sorry for those poor people who have XP!
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: Master of Reality on 13 September 2002, 17:13
quote:
Originally posted by The_Muffin_Man/B0b:
Off Topic:
lol mOr! Wacha Drinkin?
Mudslides over here!

beer.... rye.... now its time for school  (http://smile.gif)
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: mobrien_12 on 13 September 2002, 23:28
quote:
Originally posted by The_Muffin_Man/B0b:

Dictionary: Symbol or monogram for Christ or Christianity (from X and P, the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ)


Now that is just plain creepy.

Regarding your sig, I like all except the NT one.
"Nimrod" isn't an insult or putdown.  It means "Mighty Hunter."  Bugs Bunny used to use it sarcastically when referring to Elmer Fudd's hunting ability.  How about Numbskull Technolgy?
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 14 September 2002, 02:32
All fixed!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: voidmain on 14 September 2002, 19:08
eXPerimental
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: StoneFace on 15 September 2002, 21:40
Actually XP stands for Xerox Product. As in a photocopy of a real O.S.
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 15 September 2002, 10:23
Good one! I'd add it to my sig if it didn't have to be explained.
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: Pantso on 16 September 2002, 22:33
What about eXtra Proprietary  :D  ?
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: trc3 on 19 September 2002, 15:22
Xtra Problems?
Title: The "XP" in Windows XP
Post by: sporkme on 20 September 2002, 02:59
it rhymes with "its pee"