Why is it cpp? #1690

Luke-Software1024 · 2026-10-31T18:33:07Z

Luke-Software1024
Oct 31, 2026

Why is the abbreviation for copyparty cpp? Why not cp?

Answered by garoto

cp is a well-known Unix program; three-letter abbreviations make for a better mnemonic. Plus, cpp just reads and sounds cooler.

garoto · 2026-10-31T18:48:59Z

cp is a well-known Unix program; three-letter abbreviations make for a better mnemonic. Plus, cpp just reads and sounds cooler.

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