[athenot]

One of my favorites being Micros~1, in reference to how Windows had to mangle file names for DOS's 8+3 character limit.

[shaan7]

That and PROGRA~1 brings back memories.

[troad]

If I recall correctly, this was especially common around the time of the antitrust trial, with the possibility of Microsoft being split into a Micros~1 and Micros~2.

I remember it being used in speculative discussions around which units might end up where.

[Group_B]

definitely the nerdiest one hahaha