Commenting on someone's observation, I bet M$'s use of 'X' is indeed an 
attempt to usurp X-windows name recognition.  Say 'X' nowadays and how 
many people will think 'UNIX'?  Microsoft may be evil, but they have an 
uncanny understanding of the lack of sophistication of the typical 
upper-management type or computer user.

mgoins@kcp.com wrote:

>It looks like micro$oft's  propaganda machine touches us all.
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>Remember the good ol' days when you said X box everyone knew it could only
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>From: "Lucas Peet" <lpeet@eccod.com>
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>>Where Microsoft came into this, I have no idea...
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>>X Box == X Windows Box...
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>I guess some people don't get out much.
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