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Martian · 05-09-2006, 08:12 PM

Here's one I came across recently that I kinda like.

In the Apple OS to this day (up to 10.3 now, I think), there is a system sound named Sosumi. Most folks look at that and assume that the name is of Japanese origin, but that's not actually true. The real beginnings of the name go back to 1991. An Apple engineer, tired of having to constantly rewrite portions of the sound programs in the current OS release due to the ongoing legal battle with Apple Corps, came up with the name. So why Sosumi? Say it out loud for a hint.

Another potential name for the sound was Let It Beep, but that one was scrapped.

05-09-2006, 08:12 PM	#231 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Here's one I came across recently that I kinda like. In the Apple OS to this day (up to 10.3 now, I think), there is a system sound named Sosumi. Most folks look at that and assume that the name is of Japanese origin, but that's not actually true. The real beginnings of the name go back to 1991. An Apple engineer, tired of having to constantly rewrite portions of the sound programs in the current OS release due to the ongoing legal battle with Apple Corps, came up with the name. So why Sosumi? Say it out loud for a hint. Another potential name for the sound was Let It Beep, but that one was scrapped. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame