What could GLaDOS stand for?

[scotland1]

I just read the PC gamer review of Portal and he talked about how funny the computer voice GLaDOS is. He said that you will find out what it stands for.

Any ideas on what it could be?

[Polaris]

God Like autocratic Disk Operating System ?

[Zombine]

http://www.glados.de/glados.jpg

LOL!



I am pretty sure that "La" stands for "Laboratory".
"OS" probably stands for "Operating System".


Edit:
Maybe "GL" stands for "Graphics Library" like in OpenGL. Than "a" stands for "and", so it reads "Graphics Library and Disk Operating system"... But that dosen't make any sense.

[Narvi]

It's the new evil version of MSDOS.

[97AndyMacK]

YH! Run in terror from the Global Liberation Army's Dynamic Oppresion Shotgun!

[scotland1]

Good Looking and Owns Snails?

[Silarn]

...

Global Labratory Directive Operating System

I dunno.

[ZT]

Generic Labratory audio Directive Omniscient Sentient.

[Planetary]

Glad operating system?

Or is it too obvious?

[MorganFreeman911]

Gladly Lesbian Automobile Directive Omnipotent Scientist?

[Azner]

<3 you guys


Great Long Axis Driving Operating Song?

[W4d5Y]

I'VE GOT IT!!!!
DOS prbbly is for disk operating system, at least it'll be only technically related, but Gla comes from the operating sytems name -Gladys. By the way, apparently narrator-computer-voice-lady is named Gladys. Gabe mentioned it in an interview recently.

[Narvi]

I'VE GOT IT!!!!
DOS prbbly is for disk operating system, at least it'll be only technically related, but Gla comes from the operating sytems name -Gladys.

That's how Glados is pronounced.

[Iced_Eagle]

Good Luck assholes Defeating Our System

[xcellerate]

Great Lemmings attempt death off summit

[Gordon-Shepherd]

Go Laugh at Ducks Operating System

[scotland1]

Giant Licking anus Operates Spunk.

[Avoidist]

Gravity Laughs at Doors Opening Sideways.

[Max_Fall]

Generic Ludacris And Dumb Old System???

[Mahalis]

Gravity Laughs at Doors Opening Sideways.
I like this one.

[DeltaBlast]

Not trying to spoil your fun here guys, but the abbreviation is explained on http://www.aperturescience.com . type "login", then use "cjohnson" as a username and "tier3" as a password. then start notes.exe by typing "notes".

[Narvi]

Awesome cakes.

[Tyguy]

Gregorian lunatics are decisively obedient students

God likes acting delusional over sabbath

Gay lisps aren't degrading on saturday

Guiliani likes acting diligent over september

Get lost arab, dis our society

Genital liposuction always distracts origami sessions

Gummy lifesavers are drastically over salted

Getting lethargic after deciding on solutions

Getting laid after drinkings' obviously sweet

Get lost and die of sarcoidosis

Green leaves actually dont offer synthesis

Going looney after dictating obtuse syntax

[Sulkdodds]

DeltaBlast already revealed the easter egg which tells you what GLaDOS really stands for:Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.

It's a really advanced computer with some kind of organic brain, I think.

[KillZone13000]

GLaDOS is actually who it is sung by at the end, I was wonder too. Anyone know where I can possibly get the MP3 of this, love the song.:smoking:

[TwwIX]

GladDOS as in Gladis.
Pun intended.

[Synthos]

Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.

[Stigmata]

DeltaBlast already revealed the easter egg which tells you what GLaDOS really stands for:Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.

It's a really advanced computer with some kind of organic brain, I think.Wasn't this acronym also defined in the slideshows in the final levels?

[Loggie]

if you go to aperturescience.com, you can find it out.

It stands for Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System. No lies or fabrication, that's what it stands for.

[Parrot of doom]

Here it is in the game:



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/1542322458_98747f3b90_o.jpg

[Surrogate]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5738/hl22007101113583120qf3.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hl22007101113583120qf3.jpg)

Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System

Apparently it was a cheaper and more advanced solution than what Black Mesa was developing. Not less catastrophic though :) Although i think even the Combine will face some trouble with getting THIS portal technology, with GlaD protecting it hehe.

Doh, I'm late :P Disregard me hehe.

[cjohnson]

Real: Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System

My Version: Genocidal Lifeless and Deathly Operating System
It's CRAP, I know.

[xennyth]

Edit: Haha...

[Atomic_Piggy]

DeltaBlast already revealed the easter egg which tells you what GLaDOS really stands for:Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.

It's a really advanced computer with some kind of organic brain, I think.

It also tells you in the prima guide.

[Simply Ghastly]

I'VE GOT IT!!!!
DOS prbbly is for disk operating system, at least it'll be only technically related, but Gla comes from the operating sytems name -Gladys.


I made this account to post some info I found on aperturescience.com, but unfortunately your thread was closed.


dunno if you guys have tried this on the aperturescience.com website, but I figured something neat outb (I didn't post it on the aperturescience.com thread because it was closed.

See the image below? I found it while playing portal and screencapped it. If you "login" at the AS website with those details, you'll be logged in as the ADMIN! type HELP for a list of commands. NOTES brings up the history of Aperture Laboratories, and it it says what GLaDOS stands for somewhere in there: Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.

oh, and the person who does the voice for GLaDOS isn't named Gladys. Her name is ellen Mclain



http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/1/17/Portal_Login.jpg

[black_ball707]

GLaDOS stands for Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System. Just go to http://www.aperturescience.com/ and type login (username:cjohnson , password: tier3) and then type help to see the list of available commands.

[glados_as]

It stands for 'Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System' and it is voiced by Ellen Mclain. Same as in the Overwatch in City 17.
But in the ending song "Still Alive", the text 'So I'm GLaD. I got burned.' the 'glad' is like with big letters in front and back like GLaD-OS.
Glad Operating System? lol

[amute]

Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.

[PortalStormzzzz]

3 in a row, cookie for u all ^

[ZT]

It also tells you in the prima guide.

Where and what is this "prima guide"?

[Lone Wolf]

Is it the electronic game manual?

[Jintor]

It's the crappy stratagy guide they sell in stores.

[mrxskinny]

Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System

[flossy]

Girlish-Laboratory-Disk-Operating System
G-La-D-OS

[Azner]

Gay, Lesbo And Dick Operating System.

Uh...

[Druckles]

Omg... how many people don't read this thread...?

There's been like 50 replies all stating the real thing as if no-one's already done it! Argh! *psychs*

[fatchance]

Gorgeous Long-legged asian Dominance Obsessed Siren.

[Druckles]

Siren really doesn't fit in. And there's no verbal pr0n on these boards.

[fatchance]

Siren really doesn't fit in. And there's no verbal pr0n on these boards.


pron?? where?? i want some!

if that post by me is considered pron, visually or verbally, then God help us all.

Have some common sense, PC is killing your brain.

[Scribble]

Siren really doesn't fit in. And there's no verbal pr0n on these boards.

Sirens... not the sound, the mythological beautiful sea dwelling women that lured sailors to their death by singing hypnotic songs.

[Lord Nod]

Sirens... not the sound, the mythological beautiful sea dwelling women that lured sailors to their death by singing hypnotic songs.

I suppose Siren does sort of fit. Since through all the test levels she's luring you to be baked. A decent metaphor. I'll give it a 7 out of 10.

[KineticAesthetic]

LOL! Stupid bumped thread LOL!


I'm being sarcastic. Honestly, why do this? We know what it means...

[Lord Nod]

LOL! Stupid bumped thread LOL!


I'm being sarcastic. Honestly, why do this? We know what it means...

HAH! I didn't even look at the post date before his to see if he brought up an old thread. Now I look retarded too. Someone should pass me a nice warm glass of FAIL.

[Zombine]

HAH! I didn't even look at the post date before his to see if he brought up an old thread. Now I look retarded too. Someone should pass me a nice warm glass of FAIL.

Here you go! (http://www.youfail.org/)

[Lord Nod]

Here you go! (http://www.youfail.org/)

That was actually entertaining until the ADD kicked in. Plus I learned my lesson about checking post dates. All in all, it's been a good day.

[Scribble]

Meh, I just got here and thought I would put in my bit.

Pile-on the newb! *ducks*

[Benn120]

GLaDOS stands for:
Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System


(it acctually does, this isnt a guess)

[jet_porkins]

First of all, welcome to the threads (as that was your first post).

But, putting on my forum-friendly cap, I must bestow you the question:

Why bump this thread, in which 5,000 people have already given the answer, and nothing has been posted on it since November of 2007?

[KineticAesthetic]

SUCK A DlCK BENN.

Thanks for visiting halflife2.net. We appreciate it. Really.

[Nicky 0123]

Giant Laminated and Digging Orion System

...

:|

But seriously, GLaDOS stands for:
Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System

[Xendance]

But seriously, GLaDOS stands for:
Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System

YES! WE KNOW!

My God, check out the other posts from this thread. It was even stated like 2 or 3 posts above.

[The_E]

God Like Antichrist Disk Operating System

[SinBin]

Global Laboratory Diligent Operating System :>

[Van_Halen]

God Likes Anhialating or Destroying Our Skittles

[CrazyHarij]

I think it stands for Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System, but I'm not too sure

[jet_porkins]

I think it stands for Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System, but I'm not too sure

Thanks for the input! :):):):):)

[Oreolek]

George Likes Absolutely Disgraceful and Odd Sinks

[Sneaki]

Generic Lamp And Dog Overuse Syndrome

[MorganFreeman911]

This thread is useless!

Greatly Lavished dicks Overused Sensually.

[G(ordon)-man]

GLADiator's Operating System

[Oreolek]

G-LAD Operating System!

[Hectic Glenn]

Oh dear me, let it die people!