Tad Raxall in Lost
In Lost (s1e12) Fi uses a program called Townbuilder to map Kamilah's path home. Above the right icons is *.* software inc.
Strange Geometry isn't until season 2, but according to its script Molly's "She Sells" music video featured Star Dot Star products.
Universal Gateway is a web browser. Most times the name is visible at the bottom of Fi's screen with *.* software inc. (barely visible) on the bottom left side depending on how the scene is shot.
Jon Weisman's detail of "Universal Gateway II" implies an upgraded version of, you know, an original Universal Gateway.
Who knows? Maybe that was part of the new software Tad gave Fi a voucher for in Simplicity (s1e6). Townbuilder/TownBuilder could have also been included in that.
Molly and John's dialogue remained in the final version of Strange Geometry, but the closest we get to Molly having make-up done is when she leaves a room to walk to set.
Despite no Star Dot Star products in sight, Molly dressed like a Zenon character could be a nod to it.
Tad's products not only help Fi connect with others (Universal Gateway, In Box) and research (Star Dot Seek), his Townbuilder game becomes a tool to help the Simmonds family.
(Once you spot *.* in the corners of her laptop you can't unsee it. This shot is from Avatar.)
(From the Will o' the Wisp episode.)
It's a neat way to keep Tad relevant in So Weird episodes and set up his role for (the planned and cut) season 3 when Fi would have needed him to help her save the universe.
(pages 1 and 2 of the Jon Cooksey FAQ).
