Why do they call it...?

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  1. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    Why do they call it a "motherboard"?

    Couldn't it be a "fatherboard"? Or an "auntboard" or an "uncleboard"? Or even a "cousinboard"?

    If you have an old computer with an 8088, wouldn't it be called a "grandmotherboard"?

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    Muad Dib, Mar 30, 2008
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  2. Yelling Bird

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    Yelling Bird, Mar 30, 2008
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  3. Order2Chaos

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    It's only a motherboard if there are daughter cards. Otherwise it's a logic board.
    Order2Chaos, Mar 30, 2008
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  4. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    Ohhhhhhhhh...



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    Muad Dib, Mar 30, 2008
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