Linux 4.0 Doesn't Have The Weirdest Codename

[andyprough]

Wow I thought you were joking.

Back during the 2.6 days IIRC. Those were good times, there was some kind of homicidal hamster and a monster puppy back then too. And all kinds of speak-like-a-pirate jokes.

[mark45]

Pink Farting Weasel

Wow I thought you were joking.

[Alejandro Nova]

I'm happy that Linus finally gave us users the chance to, democratically, put the name into Linux 4. This is the real change with this release /s

[andyprough]

Pink Farting Weasel

[phoronix]

Phoronix: Linux 4.0 Doesn't Have The Weirdest Codename

With last night's release of the Linux 4.0-rc1 kernel, Linus Torvalds changed the kernel codename from "Diseased Newt" to "Hurr durr I'ma sheep." While the codename may seem a bit odd, the Linux kernel codenames are generally quite awkward...

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-4.0-Codename-Discussion