[Mageia-discuss] New name for cooker

John Keller mageia at johnkeller.com
Tue Sep 21 17:38:00 CEST 2010


On 09/21/2010 02:05 PM, Remy CLOUARD wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 10:45:36AM +0300, Thomas Backlund wrote:
>> Olivier Thauvin skrev 21.9.2010 10:41:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I am in charge of finding the replacement name for "cooker", eg the
>>> development version of Mageia.
>>>
>>> Like the for the distribution, the name have to be short, must not be an
>>> insult any of 6000 know languages in the universe and must not refer to
>>> another distribution to avoid mistake.
>>>
>>> First idea: cauldron, I'd like to be able to say "oh yes, put the
>>> python egg into the cauldron" ;)
>>>
>>> Second idea: mathetria, mean a disciple (female), not sure the word will
>>> please to anyone.
>>>
>>> Your ideas are welcome.
>>>
>>> I'll see according results how to choose one.
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>>
>>
>> 3. brewery
> As a beer fan I like this one quite a lot.
> 
> I’m thinking of puns we could make with it like :
> 
> - Have you tasted the last brew ?
> - Have you tested the last brew ?
> 
> Also the name reminds me of homebrew, which insists on the community
> side of things,

I agree, "brewery" or "brew" is a nice one!

- John


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