Seopher: Ubuntu Naming Convention A-Z

[ Thanks to Steve York for this link. ]

"It occurred to me this morning while reading the rumour of Ubuntu 7.06 being called 'Feisty Fawn' that the Ubuntu naming conventions are inconsistent at best. It *looks* alphabetic, but it just isn't, Warty Warthog, Hoary Hedgehog, Breezy Badger, Dapper Drake, Edgy Eft, Feisty Fawn... Not only does 'Fawn' translate into 'Fag' in Brazilian but I long for a consistent naming convention.

"While some of my associates dislike the Ubuntu naming conventions I find them charming..."

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