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[-] TwinTusks@bitforged.space 27 points 2 years ago

Ah fuck, I remember Nero, and I know why it is called Nero (because Nero and the burning of rome), but I never connect the ROM to ROME.

[-] viking@infosec.pub 15 points 2 years ago

The logo was literally the colosseum on fire...

[-] TwinTusks@bitforged.space 10 points 2 years ago

Oh I know about that, just the connection of Rom and Rome.

[-] viking@infosec.pub 11 points 2 years ago

Ah, ok. Makes even more sense knowing that Nero is a German company, and the city is literally spelled Rom in German.

Exact same sentiment. Mind blown

this post was submitted on 04 Jan 2024
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