Ubuntu 2006 Spring Collection

[Sasha Tsykin]

Henrik Nilsen Omma wrote:
> I was thinking about the numbering debate this morning and thought: 
> why not call it the spring and fall collections? (obviously a 
> reference to the fashion world)
>
> I tested this on a local non-technical person, and she seemed to 
> agree. She said she would be much more likely to try a CD called '2006 
> spring collection' than 6.04, 6.1 or 2006.1. 'Most people prefer 
> words' she said.
>
> I guess it could still be abbreviated 2006-SC and 2006-FC.
>
> -  Henriik
The issue here is that in the other hemisphere it would be reversed. 
Also, here in Australia, we call it autumn, not fall, so how would you 
decide what to call it? The numbers are easier. And ultimately, a 
non-technical person will never try Linux on their own volition. They 
will only do so if somebody is there to help them. In which case, they 
won't care if the name is in numbers or letters.

Sasha