We use a distribution (brand) of Linux called RedHat. The reason we use it is familiarity. We rush to mention this because we want to hold off any arguements about what distro is "best"; this article isn't about merits.
In addition to version numbers, RedHat code names each new release, although we are unable to find the names for the 2.x series. Each name is supposed to relate to the last name in some way. It is rumored that Erik Troan picks the name by asking key people in the organization at the last minute before they send the distribution to production.
See if you can figure out what the relationships are before you check out the source of this information. (A former RedHat employee.)
- Preview
- Version 0.8
- Halloween
- Version 0.9
- Mother's Day
- Version 1.0
- Mother's Day
- Version 1.1
- Bluesky [?]
- Version 2.0beta
- [name ?]
- Version 2.0
- [name ?]
- Version 2.1
- Picasso
- Version 3.0.3
- Rembrandt
- Version 3.95
- Colgate
- Version 4.0
- Vanderbilt
- Version 4.1
- Biltmore
- Version 4.2
- Thunderbird
- Version 4.95
- Mustang
- Version 4.96
- Hurricane
- Version 5.0
- Manhattan
- Version 5.1
- Apollo
- Version 5.2
- Starbuck
- Version 5.9
- Hedwig
- Version 6.0
- Lorax
- Version 6.0.95
- Cartman
- Version 6.1
- Piglet
- Version 6.1.95
- Zoot
- Version 6.2
- Pinstripe
- Version 6.2.98 [?]
- Guiness
- Version 7.0
- Fisher
- Version 7.090
- Wolverine
- Version 7.0.91
- Seawolf
- Version 7.1
- Roswell
- Version 7.1.92
- Enigma
- Version 7.2
- SkipJack
- Version 7.2.92
- Valhalla
- Version 7.3
- Limbo
- Version 7.3.9[23]
- Null
- Version 7.3.94
- Psyche
- Version 8.0