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ElectricPrism, it's Fedora 17 that has the tag "Beefy Miracle," not Ubuntu.

I could do without names, too. Debian Squeeze, Debian Wheezy, two more examples that I never warmed up to. But we can just use version numbers when we write about the releases if the names are too annoying.

Calling Android Ice Cream Sandwich doesn't seem to have done Android any harm so what's the problem. Microsoft and Apple and every other tech company seems to go in for goofy names, too

here's a list of Microsoft codenames for their projects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_codenames

I submitted a proposal for a Fedora 13 code name - Crystal Lake. Their convoluted naming requirements didn't make it easy to come up with a valid entry. They ended up with "Goddard" which didn't make much sense to anyone except them. At least my proposal had tie-ins with cinema.

Tracyanne, pointing out other's goofy behavior doesn't validate another's goofy behavior. Someone has to be the adult. Fun is fun and I enjoy a good turn on words as much as anyone else, but when it hits the unpronounceable or the juvenile, (unless meant for that audience) then someone has to put on the big boy pants.

I love goofy names. Beefy Miracle is probably the best release name ever.

My point is that it's never done anyone any harm, or has maybe Microsoft lost sales because of their goofy naming conventions.

Quoting:ElectricPrism, it's Fedora 17 that has the tag "Beefy Miracle," not Ubuntu.

And, it's actually Quantal Quetzal, without an s. But, what's in a name?

TA....I suppose you do have a point. When you have no real competition and are considered a monopoly, or you are a geek, hobbiest project, then no one really has much to say about it or cares. I think in a business competitive environment, it could make all the difference in the world.

Remember George Carlin's naming riff: you just can't warm up to a name like Uncle Fred's Bank, or First National Ice Cream Parlor.

The only question is whether you want to be taken seriously.

@ albinard.....

Kinda my point.

How non-Qt qute; Baboontu fanbois strike again, defending their QQ naming nonsense :)

-fb

Ubuntu, by any other name, would smell as ....?

FB You sir are Korrect.

Bob, 'would smell as quappy'

hahahahaha that was a good one :)

I always try to name my apps based on their function but also keep them sensible and semi-memorable.

Its surprisingly difficult to do, or maybe its because I have always sucked at using the English language.

I stay away from the juvenile naming systems but i'm probably the only one who does like the KDE naming system.

Koriel...personally, I don't mind it either. It was just low-hanging fruit.

> I always try to name my apps based on their function but also keep them sensible and semi-memorable.

Why not do what Big Business does, and name your apps according to ;-) sensible criteria : ie. the images and feelings, the connotations and perceptions you want your app to evoke, instead?

There's absolutely no need whatsoever to confuse your users (or worse, give them expectations) by following a scheme such as you suggested.

Gnu Image Manipulation Program is a name that tells you exactly what the program does, while Adobe Photoshop sounds like a place where you buy photographs, or perhaps cameras, go figure.

I think Canonical could stick with their cutesy animal names but I'd like them to accurately reflect the quality of the product. Here are my humble suggestions for upcoming releases:

Rabid Rhinoceros, Stupid Slug, Terrifying Tarantula

TA:

Adobe Photoshop sounds like a place to buy cameras and film in Taos or Santa Fe, New Mexico.

It's a block west of the Adobe Muffler shop, and right across the street from a place with great green chile cheeseburgers. Try the spoapillas with honey.

I think I'll use the gimp to alter an old photo showing the location...