[R] How are R version types named ? Any convention (like Hurricanes etc)

[John Kane]

I am not sure but it looks suspiciously like a set of references to the comicstrip  Peanuts by Charlie Shultz. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanuts


John Kane
Kingston ON Canada


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ohri2007 at gmail.com
> Sent: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:16:17 +0530
> To: r-help at r-project.org
> Subject: [R] How are R version types named ? Any convention (like
> Hurricanes etc)
> 
> With reference to R News
> 
> News:
> 
> R version 3.0.0 (Masked Marvel) has been released on 2013-04-03.
> R version 2.15.3 (Security Blanket) has been released on 2013-03-01
> R version 2.15.2 (Trick or Treat) ....
> R version 2.15.1 ("Roasted Marshmallows") ...
> R version 2.15.0 ("Easter Beagle")
> R version 2.14.0 ("Great Pumpkin")
> 
> Dear R help List,
> 
> 
> How are these version types named? Masked Marvel comes after Security
> Blanket comes after Trick or Treat comes after Roasted Marshmallows.
> Is it some convention like that for Hurricanes in the West.
> 
> It is totally incomprehensible to me as I am in India.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Ajay Ohri
> 
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