Show HN: How software projects and companies got their name

Re:Show HN: How software projects and companies got their name by kadfak on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @09:37AM (#16420573)

A small addition to Git from its README file[1]:

  The name "git" was given by Linus Torvalds when he wrote the very first version. He described the tool as "the stupid content tracker" and the name as (depending on your mood):

  * random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.

  * stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang.

  * "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.

  * "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks

[1] https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/README.md

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Re:Show HN: How software projects and companies got their name by amitmerchant on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @10:17AM (#16420927)

I'll add this reference to the list. Or you can raise a pull request as well if you want.

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