Webopedia Term of The Day: What is FUD, anyway? Sep 11, 2009, 10 :02 UTC (1 Talkback[s]) (5738 reads) (Other stories by Webopedia)
"Webopedia Definition: FUD is an acronym for fear, uncertainty and doubt. It is a marketing term that is often used to cast a shadow over a competitor's product when your own is unable to compete. FUD is a technique used by larger companies who have a large market share. The FUD acronym was first freely defined by Gene Amdahl after he left IBM to found his own company, Amdahl Corp, with this statement: 'FUD is the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that IBM sales people instill in the minds of potential customers who might be considering Amdahl products.'"
