What does "redmondian" mean?

Of or pertaining to the computing company Microsoft.

What is a synonym for "redmondian"?

Common synonyms include: microsoftian, microsoftian.

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the computing company Microsoft. informal
"In essence, anyone who speaks ill of Linux in any context and under any circumstances is a Redmondian demi-demon or an infidel […]"

"In essence, anyone who speaks ill of Linux in any context and under any circumstances is a Redmondian demi-demon or an infidel […]"

From Redmond + -ian, from Redmond, Washington, US, where Microsoft has its headquarters.

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