On Fri, 2 Feb 1996, Larry Boyd wrote:
 
> >   Hey, but can MPE say, "tcsh" or "bash" (ie.  Command line completion?
> O.k.  Let's see: Tisch ? Bah-Shee?  :0
 
No No No... T-C-S-H  (The extended C - Shell)
            bash     (Bourne Again Shell)
 
  Both of which, by the way, are GNU programs.
 
> >   Of course, I've heard the classical "MPE _V_" or "MPE _5_" arguement
> > before... which do you say to prevent people from confusing you with "MPE
> > iX/5.0" ?  Although I will give it to HP to start UNIX-ising their OS
> > names... MPE _System_ V and MPE System iX; of course, now when I tell
> > people I run MPE System V they think MPE is some sort of AT&T UNIX System
> > V derivative! :)  Sigh, we can't win.
>
> I'll help on the "MPE _5_" issue.  The iX/5.0 is generally refered to
> only as "five-oh", like in Hawaii (which reminds me that in some parts of
 
  Heh... the sales reps at HP don't always think so... I still have to
clarify that I have an ancient long-forgotten classic system. :)  After
all... once you see your system used as a prop for _Terminator 2_ and get
blown to pieces... hey, what should one think of it?  <The HP I admin was
donated>
 
> Anyway, all seriousness aside, I agree with Jeff.  It would be great to
> have a FAQ of these pronouncations.  Daniel, can start one?
 
  Hey, I've been there before... you go to a seminar and talk to these
other admins (some of which know nothing of what they say, just pretend
to) and they have these weird pronunciations.  After you can't stand
their arrogant unjustified attitudes, and upon continuously hearing their
"mis-pronunciations", it is quite a challange to keep oneself at an
understanding. :)
 
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