name origin

  1. Why are they called Firemen ?

    Still got some matches left ? :razz:
    • whoosh
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    • etymology firefighter term fireman terminology name origin
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Where did MS get the name "Windows"??

    Why actually "Windows"? Why couldn't it be "Door" or "Pineapple" (I guess Pineapple would be a good name for someone trying to clone Apple :D) I'd really like to know from where they got the name! Regards, UBF
    • UBF
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    • branding history microsoft name origin software technology windows
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    • Forum: General Computing