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Nexas
The Ghost of George Stephenson
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:16 pm
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Can someone explain exactly what the name itself means, and where did it come from?
I'm rather curious.
Views expressed by me are strictly my own, not of my friends, employer, or anyone else, unless otherwise stated.
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wongm
Minister for Railways
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:24 pm
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| Nexas wrote: | Can someone explain exactly what the name itself means, and where did it come from?
I'm rather curious. |
Meta = metadata?
SHAFT = the old development project?
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michaelgreenhill
Patron Saint of Alcohol
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:17 pm
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| wongm wrote: | | Nexas wrote: | Can someone explain exactly what the name itself means, and where did it come from?
I'm rather curious. |
Meta = metadata?
SHAFT = the old development project? |
Bingo 
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wongm
Minister for Railways
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:50 pm
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| michaelgreenhill wrote: | | wongm wrote: | | Nexas wrote: | Can someone explain exactly what the name itself means, and where did it come from?
I'm rather curious. |
Meta = metadata?
SHAFT = the old development project? |
Bingo |
I think the only question needing answering is what does 'SHAFT' mean... 
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Nexas
The Ghost of George Stephenson
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philbert
metaSHAFT Developer
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:19 pm
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I can tell you what I think it means, but that is a "backronym":
Serious H4x0ring? About F***ing Time!
Guns don't kill people; your uncle Keith does.
Last edited by Yo Momma on Nov 02, 2007 3:08 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Mickelaar
The Ghost of George Stephenson
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:25 pm
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| philbert wrote: | I can tell you what I think it means, but that is a "backronym":
Serious H4x0ring? About F***ing Time! |
What happened to Show Holty A Flippin Train? But seriously, I'd like to know the exact meaning.
Cheers
Hey? | What?
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philbert
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:34 pm
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| dad2natalie wrote: | | philbert wrote: | I can tell you what I think it means, but that is a "backronym":
Serious H4x0ring? About F***ing Time! |
What happened to Show Holty A Flippin Train? But seriously, I'd like to know the exact meaning.
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Sometimes Hassling Administrators Foretells Trouble
Guns don't kill people; your uncle Keith does.
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Yagoona_boy
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:07 pm
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Should He Arse F*** Trains...
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mjja
Sir Nigel Gresley
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:39 pm
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Webslave is the only one who can tell.
Happy Gunzelling and remember, "Go by rail!"
Michael Angelico
President, Smart Passengers Inc
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Mickelaar
The Ghost of George Stephenson
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:47 am
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| mjja wrote: | | Webslave is the only one who can tell. |
Where is the slave of the web nowadays
Hey? | What?
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tranzitjim
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:13 pm
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| dad2natalie wrote: | | mjja wrote: | | Webslave is the only one who can tell. |
Where is the slave of the web nowadays |
And that cute girlfreind of his?
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mjja
Sir Nigel Gresley
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:03 pm
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Which one?
Happy Gunzelling and remember, "Go by rail!"
Michael Angelico
President, Smart Passengers Inc
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doridori
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:14 pm
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| mjja wrote: | | Webslave is the only one who can tell. |
i call BS !
yet at the same time, i fail to provide evidence as ive been sworn not to ...
take as you will ...
May be young'n'dumb, yet unlike some, I've heart!
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