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RE[4]: Safari now an antiphishing tool based on Google
by helf on Sat 21st Oct 2006 18:52
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Same as well for pdas being refered to as 'palms' (thats slacking off somewhat though.), tissue paper being called 'kleenex', inline skates being called 'rollerblades', etc etc. A name brand gets really well known and popular and people start using it to refer to anything thats the same as the brand they are most familiar with.

I mean, really, do you call non 'pop tarts'brand "toaster patries" ? I think not