From: utzoo!decvax!microsof!gordonl Newsgroups: net.movies Title: Re: TRON origin Article-I.D.: microsof.1221 Posted: Wed Sep 8 15:42:35 1982 Received: Thu Sep 9 04:44:02 1982 References: unc.3933 Clearly, TRON comes from the Microsoft Basic Statement: TRON (TRace ON) which gives you a blow-by-blow of your program's execution. This means that the sequel will have to be called TROFF (TRace OFF) a title veritibly pregnant with possibilities! gordon letwin microsoft