Re:We’ve decided to rename Riot
by japaget on Tuesday June 23, 2020 @10:20AM
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Another definition for vector is "an organism that transmits a disease". Perhaps this is not the best choice of name during a worldwide pandemic.
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Ironically that was the pun we were making back in 2015 when Riot used to be called Vector. Not only is a Matrix made up of Vectors, but also Vector would be the vehicle for virally spreading Matrix throughout the internet :D
Agreed it's not the best parallel to draw these days, though...
Re:We’ve decided to rename Riot
by GekkePrutser on Tuesday June 23, 2020 @12:32PM
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I still think Vector was a great name for a Matrix client. I don't think it would put off non-techies really, but I'm looking forward to seeing what you're coming up with!