Why is it called Foobar2000?

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Why is it called Foobar2000?

2003-01-09 00:49:02

I just really want to know why its called Foobar2000? I, personally, think it's a horrible name.

Why is it called Foobar2000?

Reply #1 – 2003-01-09 00:58:30

Well, I dont know about that, but I can guess that the author Peter has a login name ZZZZZZ and that's how he calls his cat. zzzzzzz, come here.....hiii.

Why is it called Foobar2000?

Reply #2 – 2003-01-09 01:14:11

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I just really want to know why its called Foobar2000? I, personally, think it's a horrible name.

What would you name a MP3 player?

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Reply #3 – 2003-01-09 02:19:42

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What would you name a MP3 player?

On one hand, I don't really care about the name. I like that it isn't trying to be wannabe fancy-schmancy with its naming. But then again... when you're trying to pimp this great player to your friends: "Hey dude, check out Foobar2000. It's excellent". It just doesn't sound right.

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Reply #4 – 2003-01-09 02:43:00

I haven't ever seen Peter try to "pimp this great player".

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Reply #5 – 2003-01-09 03:08:57

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I, personally, think it's a horrible name.

Sez "Funkstar De Luxe"

(Just teasin' ya, man... )

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Reply #6 – 2003-01-09 03:52:11

My guess is that foobar is a misspelling of FUBAR, a WW II American GI expression for "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition." It has crept into popular useage as foobar but I think most folks do not know what it really means. Then, I could be completely wrong as to why the software is named that, too.

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Reply #7 – 2003-01-09 04:33:22

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I just really want to know why its called Foobar2000? I, personally, think it's a horrible name.

does peter like football (foobar ~ football

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Reply #8 – 2003-01-09 04:37:38

It's a programming thing. Often when you're trying to explain some code, you call example variables "foo" and "bar".

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Reply #9 – 2003-01-09 05:12:19

According to an old foobar2000 faq, "Just use the player. Don't let the name distract you."

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Reply #10 – 2003-01-09 05:42:11

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It's a programming thing. Often when you're trying to explain some code, you call example variables "foo" and "bar".

Exactly.

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Reply #11 – 2003-01-09 06:05:09

the fact that it doesn't have "amp", "real", or "media" in the name should be appealing enough for anyone..

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Reply #12 – 2003-01-09 06:47:27

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It's a programming thing. Often when you're trying to explain some code, you call example variables "foo" and "bar".

More info on it here

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Reply #13 – 2003-01-09 06:55:30

foobar? Heck, and all this time I thought it was called "furball." Guess the cute photos of Peter's cat fooled me.

- M.

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Reply #14 – 2003-01-09 07:40:15

i don't really like the name too but i don't care too much about it.i think it's more important to make some graphical improvements of the software (not skins). i think it should look a bit like razorlame which is very easy to use because of a simple "design"

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Reply #15 – 2003-01-09 08:39:22

I rather like the name, excpet for the '2000' part, just sounds so dated Reminds me of that stupid Numbus 2000 broom from Harry Potter. Just slap the '2000' at the end of a name and WOW it becomes so streamlined and modern! Hehe

If I had my way I would just call it 'foobar'

Why is it called Foobar2000?

Reply #16 – 2003-02-04 22:44:09

I agree that a name change should be considered. The 2000 on the name doesn't make it sound all that good.

So how about the name FoobarAudio?

I think we can say for sure Foobar won't support video.

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Reply #17 – 2003-02-05 05:56:07

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the fact that it doesn't have "amp", "real", or "media" in the name should be appealing enough for anyone..

well, I happen to think that w**amp is the best name for a player...ever!
But that´s just me...

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Reply #18 – 2003-02-05 05:57:47

I think foobar XP will be better!! haha.....Xp is hot now...

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Reply #19 – 2003-02-05 06:54:30

I've also wondered about the name, I figured the 2000 part was probably a bit of a joke.

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Reply #20 – 2003-02-05 11:05:48

<rant>
Why do people feel the need to complain about stuff like this? I mean.. come on.. it's just a name.

Reminds me of all the fuss about the hydrogenaudio.org logo

Get over it guys.. foobar2000 is fine B)
</rant>

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Reply #21 – 2003-02-05 12:42:13

Dibrom, Whats wrong with the HA logo?

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Reply #22 – 2003-02-06 04:17:04

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Dibrom, Whats wrong with the HA logo?

ROFLOL

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Reply #23 – 2003-02-06 09:28:46

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I rather like the name, excpet for the '2000' part, just sounds so dated Reminds me of that stupid Numbus 2000 broom from Harry Potter. Just slap the '2000' at the end of a name and WOW it becomes so streamlined and modern! Hehe

If I had my way I would just call it 'foobar'

I guess it is because it initally worked only on Windows 2000 and newer.

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Reply #24 – 2003-02-06 09:29:55

Hey! I made that logo. I think its great.

As for foobar2000... yeah, I think its a bit of a naff name... but its a bit kitsch really, just Peter toying with us all. He's a bit of a cynic really - its token of his style of humour. You have to just accept it, because he wont give you any other choice.

You really ought to hang out in IRC a bit more.

ruAiRi!

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