The word in Houston when the name was chosen was that the consultants who came up with the name using history and the algorithm you describe below got really big bucks. btw one of the previous names was ESSO, which when spoken can be followed by a word beginning with B.
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Assembler List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John McKown Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 3:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: z14 PoO Available On Mon, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:53 PM, Abe Kornelis <[email protected]> wrote: I was told that "Exxon" exists simply because it is not a word or reminiscent of a word in any major language. The previous name of Enco, as I was told, means "broken car" in Japan. Not a good name for a gasoline. ----------------------------------------- The information contained in this communication (including any attachments hereto) is confidential and is intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. The information may also constitute a legally privileged confidential communication. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, dissemination, copying, or unauthorized use of this information, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. Thank you
