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In response to "Qale’s Random Trivia: Why is it called XBOX? (No, it’s not because you turn 360 and walk away.) -- nm" by Qale

X marks the spot, or X = crossroads? The only other thing that comes to mind is Xerox. -- nm

Posted by JaxSean (aka JaxSean) Apr 28 '23, 08:17

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Maybe a bit close. The answer is because it’s a Direct X machine. So Direct X Box. -- nm - Qale Apr 28, 08:26 3
- Yup, just went to google. Interesting. (I need to learn more about APIs.) -- (link) - JaxSean Apr 28, 08:29
- is there an Indirect X Box ? -- nm - decline Apr 28, 08:29 1
  - Yes, but Elon charges $25,000/month for it. -- nm - JaxSean Apr 28, 08:44

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