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Sketchy Acronyms

When an industry comes up with as many acronyms as the computer biz, some are sure to sound funky. Remember when Microsoft changed Windows Update Services (WUS) to Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)?

Well not all acronyms with sketchy double meanings have been modified to be family-friendly. I scoured the market and came up with 41 of the sketchiest and sometimes creepiest acronyms.

What across do you find offensive, mildly or not? Give me your best shot at [email protected].

Posted by Doug Barney on 04/06/2011 at 1:18 PM

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