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Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by djur »

logicallee wrote: post #6
bluedino wrote: post #5

What's the story behind the name '37signals'? I understand '42floors' since they are in real estate, but some of these names are just ridiculous.

ever have trouble recalling or typing either of those two? basically they're branding two digits + a common word. why not. Personally, I prefer to brand things that make slightly more sense, but to each their own. it works just as well as branding an "io" at the end of something. it's just about repeating it a few times, until it can be recalled, and once it can it's quick to get to.

I forget what exact number it is all the time. "32 signals? 39 signals?"

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by clavalle »

bluedino wrote: post #5

What's the story behind the name '37signals'? I understand '42floors' since they are in real estate, but some of these names are just ridiculous.

I believe that was the number of unexplained signals from SETI which may be from an intelligent alien civilization.

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by xemoka »

hmhrex wrote: post #10

Speaking of 37signals. I am looking for a good PM and CRM software. Either a piece of software that does both, or two separate that integrate nicely. Any suggestions? We are a Web company that handles projects including Web, Film, Photography and design. We might be developing one in house if we can't find one that meets our needs.

Have you taken a look at ActiveCollab [0]? I have a friend who's in a similar space who swears by it... looking to get my environment to move to it as well.

[0] https://www.activecollab.com/

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by logicallee »

djur wrote: post #11
logicallee wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

ever have trouble recalling or typing either of those two? basically they're branding two digits + a common word. why not. Personally, I prefer to brand things that make slightly more sense, but to each their own. it works just as well as branding an "io" at the end of something. it's just about repeating it a few times, until it can be recalled, and once it can it's quick to get to.

I forget what exact number it is all the time. "32 signals? 39 signals?"

fair enough. if you Google does Google get you the right one - obviously.

so it still works though. I wonder if they have a general trademark claim against thirtysomething-signals :)

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by gboudrias »

hmhrex wrote: post #10

Speaking of 37signals. I am looking for a good PM and CRM software. Either a piece of software that does both, or two separate that integrate nicely. Any suggestions? We are a Web company that handles projects including Web, Film, Photography and design. We might be developing one in house if we can't find one that meets our needs.

We're working on mass hosting for OpenAtrium (open source PM tool) and CiviCRM (open source CRM).

Obviously we're pretty big fans of open-source. Let me know if you want beta access: http://praxis.coop/en/contact (forgive the website, it's new).

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by raganwald »

AnotherDesigner wrote: post #9

That's not funny or educational or even interesting. It looks like jealousy or unfounded hate. I can't really think of anything 37signals has done to warrant this. They make good products and treat both their employees and customers well. Am I missing something?

> Am I missing something?

Yes. If you went to high school, you may recall a certain type of person: They'd pick someone else, anyone else, and make fun of them for no reason other than to elevate themselves as an arbiter of taste.

"Ewww, reg is wearing a bow tie. What a fashion disaster!"

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by anon1385 »

AnotherDesigner wrote: post #9

That's not funny or educational or even interesting. It looks like jealousy or unfounded hate. I can't really think of anything 37signals has done to warrant this. They make good products and treat both their employees and customers well. Am I missing something?

>They make good products

Do they? That isn't my experience.

>treat […] their […] customers well

Do they? That isn't my experience.

Re: 67 Signals hasn't changed a thing

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Post by smrtinsert »

raganwald wrote: post #17
AnotherDesigner wrote: post #9

That's not funny or educational or even interesting. It looks like jealousy or unfounded hate. I can't really think of anything 37signals has done to warrant this. They make good products and treat both their employees and customers well. Am I missing something?

> Am I missing something? Yes. If you went to high school, you may recall a certain type of person: They'd pick someone else, anyone else, and make fun of them for no reason other than to elevate themselves as an arbiter of taste. "Ewww, reg is wearing a bow tie. What a fashion disaster!"

Ah yes, when they believed Rails would eat the world.
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