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That name is no good. It is reminiscent of “Colossus: The Forbin Project”, a sci-fi apocalypse from 1970 that demonstrates how a single stupid user decision destroys the computing industry for all time. You don't want to remind anyone of that embarrassment.

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It reminds me of the 'Colossus' computer built by Turing, Flowers et. al., and I've never heard of that movie.

It is a slightly odd name for a framework though.

Especially one that espouses building a system out of a collection of loosely coupled microservices, as opposed to a single 'colossal' monolith!

First thing I thought when I read the description of the name. Ironic much?

I've seen that movie 4-5 times. I like it, it's very cheesy. Every time I watch it, I become more and more convinced Dr Forbin planned it all. :)

Did you know the movie is based on a series of books?

No, didn't know about the books. I found it on YouTube once and watched it there. Somehow it got stuck in my memory so I was reminded of its title.

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