A fascinating article.  Reminds me of several years ago when Allied Chemical
decided to change their name.  Paid megabucks to the market research/naming
people to come up with "The Allied Corporation."

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Brandt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 12:26 PM
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Subject: OT: Why Agilent


For those wondering where on Earth the name "Agilent" came from, see:

http://www.salonmag.com/media/col/shal/1999/11/30/naming/index.html

Quite hilarious.


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