A new Ubuntu release cycle is about to start which means a new Ubuntu codename is needed.
So in this post I’m asking you what your choice would be for the Ubuntu 24.04 codename.
Per tradition, the new moniker must start with the letter ‘N’ and follow the adjective and animal (real or mythical) combination
We’ve had an eclectic troupe of titles of late, including:
- Impish Indri
- Jammy Jellyfish
- Kinetic Kudu
- Lunar Lobster
- Mantic Minotaur
As you can, the codename is rarely an obvious pairing.
Earlier today Ubuntu not-so-subtly tweeted this, which I assume is first part of the name:
Noble, adjective, moral in an honest, brave, and kind way
So Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the Noble…
What?
Given that Ubuntu 11.10 was ‘Natty Narwhal’ we can count that particularly point aquatic animal out.
Other animals that start with ‘N’ include:
- Newt
- Nightingale
- Natterjack
- Numbat
- Nuthatch
- Nabarlek
- Napu
…Beyond those I struggle to think of any!
Nurse shark? I think I saw that in a documentary one time. Neanderthal? Would be fitting given the attitudes of some in the Ubuntu community #sass. Naked mole rat? Brings back memories of those early Ubuntu wallpapers…
Nautilus could be a good (if possibly confusing) one. After all, this is an LTS release that will stick around for a long time, just like a ‘living fossil’ 🤭.
What’s your guess?
Use the comment space below to share your best guess at the Ubuntu 20.04 animal mascot, plus your poetic reasons why you think it’d be an apt fit for a long-term release.
While there are no prizes if you guess correctly you will net yourself some serious kudos and the right to wear a smug look for the duration of the next development cycle!
