Project Name Etymology
Comments discuss the origins, inspirations, and cultural references behind the name of a specific software project or tool, often confirming or speculating on sources like papers, articles, or pop culture.
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That's actually related to how the name came about, IIRC!
This is indeed where the name comes from :)
Who came up with the name? Does it have any hidden connection to what it does?
From the original paper they hint that the name comes from the "assimilated" feature, which does seem like a star trek reference after all.see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27870406
That's how it got the name
Ah, that would explain the inspiration for the name.
I mean, the name came from the term.. I don't many would think this on HN.
That was the origin of the name!
Same here, I'm assuming that's what the name is borrowed from.
That explains the naming choice.