Windows XP - all a big joke

[mophead740]

Did you ever wonder what microsoft was thinking wen theycame up with the name Windows XP.
I mean for goodness sake, it looks like a little face laughing so hard it cant even keep its tongue in its mouth.
Is, and was M$ windows XP all a big joke on its users, or is there somethin else behind the name.
Please explain if you know anything!

 

[farinha]

Always thought that XP was an abbreviation of expert, but I might be wrong.

 

[murdocsvan]

...or maybe eXPerience? meaning that its one really bad experience you wont forget anytime soon.

or maybe it IS a face, the face of microsoft laughing their evil corporate laugh?

 

[bugabooz]

yah, it stands for eXPerience

 

[farinha]

I was wrong then. Yeah experience makes more sense.

 

[gurusan]

It stands for Cross Platform.

 

[murdocsvan]

...or does it?

 

[farinha]

According to this site it stands for experience.

Q: What does XP stand for?
A: That's another question that has two answers. The official Microsoft answer is it stands for eXPerience. More than a few detractors have labeled it as meaning eXtra Pricey, eXPensive, and eXtra Profitable.

 

[donaldj]

I found this at the microsoft website:

"The XP name is short for "experience," symbolizing the rich and extended user experiences Windows and Office can offer by embracing Web services that span a broad range of devices."

 

[murdocsvan]

what exactly does "cross platform" mean anyway? wouldnt that mean multi-operating systems? i guess it sounds like it make sense but it doesnt.