Multiple choice general knowledge

Which company initially wanted to be named as “ Moore Noyce” but later changed it to _________ as the earlier name sounded similar to More Noise?

  1. Microsoft

  2. Intel

  3. Xerox

  4. HP
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Intel founders Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore initially wanted to name their company 'Moore Noyce' but changed it because it sounded too similar to 'more noise'. They chose Intel as a shortened version of 'Integrated Electronics'.

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