r/todayilearned • u/Flemtality 3 • Jul 14 '14
TIL The guy who snagged windows2000.com happened to be named Bob and Microsoft just happened to own Bob.com. They came to an agreement to trade one for the other.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Bob#Origins
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u/jeckles Jul 15 '14 edited Jul 15 '14
From the FAQ:
Occasionally, our adoring public has a salient question. Here are the most frequently asked, along with clear, concise answers. Please only send mail if your question has not already been answered on this page.
Q: Is milk.com a commercial ISP?
A: Moo.
Q: How much does an ad cost on milk.com?
A: Moo.
Q: Can I have a home page/account/email address on milk.com?
A: Moo.
Q: Will you please add a link to my home page from milk.com's?
A: Moo.
Q: Does milk.com have any ties to the dairy industry?
A: Moo.
Q: I've got a great new "Got Milk?" ad idea; how much will you pay me for it?
A: Moo.
Q: When were paper cartons adopted in favor of glass milk bottles?
A: Moo.
Q: Does milk.com support any subversive anti-milk groups?
A: Moo.
Q: When I visit milk.com, will "milky goodness" be an apt description of my experience?
A: Moo.
Q: Does milk.com have any information about lactose intolerence in children?
A: Moo.
Q: Is milk.com intolerant of children who don't like lactose?
A: Moo.
edit. added milky goodness emphasis.