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#135836 - 02/05/04 09:11 AM what is 'i' ?
Anonymous Unregistered	Why is the name of some Apple products started with 'i' ? (such as : iMac, iTunes, etc)<br><br>
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#135837 - 02/05/04 09:23 AM Re: what is 'i' ?
Trog Savior Registered: 07/17/02 Posts: 10955 Loc: Ivory tower	I think it originally was for "internet", but its a little out of control now.<br><br>No, not a little, WAY out of control.<br><br>
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#135838 - 02/05/04 09:30 AM Re: what is 'i' ?
DaddyMac Carpal Tunnel Registered: 10/10/02 Posts: 10007	I think it's something to do with the philosophy of the product- whereas certain apps (FCP, DVDSP, etc) are for professionals, the 'i' in the iApps signify a more personal user experience.<br><br>
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#135839 - 02/05/04 09:36 AM Re: what is 'i' ? [Re: DaddyMac]
Lori missing in action Registered: 04/19/02 Posts: 2796 Loc: Ct, USA	yeah...like "i" can do it.<br><br><br>My Stuff
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#135840 - 02/05/04 10:35 AM Re: what is 'i' ? [Re: Lori]
Anonymous Unregistered	Yeah, i believe, it has something to do with your felling, that you really own (privately) these applications. I think, those are also freeware, arent they ? <br>Anyway, it is also possible, that this 'i' refers to i (as myself). What do you say, guys ?<br><br>
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#135841 - 02/05/04 02:44 PM Re: what is 'i' ? [Re: Trog]
Michael Carpal Tunnel Registered: 06/08/03 Posts: 7224 Loc: Foxwoods	It was out of control when the then interim CEO Steve Jobs was being called the iCEO. <br><br> _________________________
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