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Can anyone explain the name of every distribution of ROS?

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asked 2017-05-15 05:33:53 -0500

little_bob
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updated 2017-05-15 05:37:53 -0500

I think it must be very interesting.Diamondback means come back with glory?The Image of every distribution is really fantastic.here :D

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answered 2017-05-15 05:46:23 -0500

gvdhoorn
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updated 2017-05-15 06:01:32 -0500

ROS release names are based on / inspired by turtle species names (the animals). I'm not sure they actually 'mean' anything apart from what mental imagery they evoke.

The names are typically chosen after consultation with the community:

As to why turtles are used, I think it's turtles all the way down.