Linux Mint 17.2 Will Be Called...
The Linux Mint team recently unveiled the codename for the upcoming Linux Mint 17.2. This release will be named, drum rolls please, Rafaela.
“Rafaela is a feminine form of Raphael, which is of Hebrew origin and which meaning is ‘God has healed.’ The name Raphael is attested as far back as c. 1350 BCE. It was made popular by many illustrious characters and historical figures,” explained Lead Linux Mint Developer, Clem Lefebvre.
The illustrious characters and historical figures that Lefebvre listed are: the Archangel Raphael, Raphael the Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, Rafael Nadal the Spanish tennis player, and Raphael the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (which was actually named after the aforementioned Italian painter and architect).
Linux Mint 17.1, the latest version of Linux mint, is named Rebecca. This too is a name of Hebrew origin. It means “to bind” or “to tie”. The interesting thing about Linux Mint 17.1 is that it broke away from tradition. It was supposed to be named something that started with Q – but it wasn’t.
Speaking of which, I remind you that Linux 17 carries the codename Qiana (pronounced kee-AHN-ah).
“It was the name of a fashion silk-like material, introduced in the 1970s and popular in the disco-era, when it was made into loud, shiny shirts with pointy collars. The feminine name is of American origin, and its meaning is ‘silky’. In some languages Qiana also means ‘singers’, ‘light’ or ‘deity’,” said Lefebvre. “More so than a vibrant and extravagant style of the 1970s, we’ll be aiming for a silky smooth release,” he added.
Getting back to Linux Mint 17.2 codename Rafaela, the only other details that Lefebvre shared are that Mint 17 and 17.1 users will have the choice to upgrade or not. Should they choose to upgrade, they’ll be able to easily and safely do so.
“Rafaela is a feminine form of Raphael, which is of Hebrew origin and which meaning is ‘God has healed.’ The name Raphael is attested as far back as c. 1350 BCE. It was made popular by many illustrious characters and historical figures,” explained Lead Linux Mint Developer, Clem Lefebvre.
The illustrious characters and historical figures that Lefebvre listed are: the Archangel Raphael, Raphael the Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, Rafael Nadal the Spanish tennis player, and Raphael the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (which was actually named after the aforementioned Italian painter and architect).
Linux Mint 17.1, the latest version of Linux mint, is named Rebecca. This too is a name of Hebrew origin. It means “to bind” or “to tie”. The interesting thing about Linux Mint 17.1 is that it broke away from tradition. It was supposed to be named something that started with Q – but it wasn’t.
Speaking of which, I remind you that Linux 17 carries the codename Qiana (pronounced kee-AHN-ah).
“It was the name of a fashion silk-like material, introduced in the 1970s and popular in the disco-era, when it was made into loud, shiny shirts with pointy collars. The feminine name is of American origin, and its meaning is ‘silky’. In some languages Qiana also means ‘singers’, ‘light’ or ‘deity’,” said Lefebvre. “More so than a vibrant and extravagant style of the 1970s, we’ll be aiming for a silky smooth release,” he added.
Getting back to Linux Mint 17.2 codename Rafaela, the only other details that Lefebvre shared are that Mint 17 and 17.1 users will have the choice to upgrade or not. Should they choose to upgrade, they’ll be able to easily and safely do so.
