wsm (09/08/82)
In the movie "TRON", we're told that TRON is a program whose job it is to survey all the other programs to see who's doing what. The question my friends and I can't answer is: Is TRON an acronym for something? What? Or is it like UNIX(tm), a play on some other word? Mail responses to me, I'll summarize if there is any reason or need to. Walt Morris BTL-MH ..!mhtsa!mh3bs!wsm
kik (09/09/82)
In regard to the meaning of TRON: It is definitely an acronym for something. Roger Ebert, in his review of the movie in the Chicago Sun Times, mentioned what it stood for. I can't for the life of me remember what it was and I haven't been able to find it anywhere else. I realize I haven't helped solve the meaning but I did answer one question. I would also like to know what it stands for. So keep digging and post it when someone finds out. Kit Kimes Western Electric Co. lime!we13!kik
turvol (09/25/82)
TRON comes from MICROSOFT BASIC. It means trace on. Considering the nature of the movie, it would seem to be a likely choice.