Tux (mascot)

official mascot of the Linux kernel
English: Tux is the official mascot of the Linux kernel. Tux, created by Larry Ewing in 1996, is a chubby penguin that looks content and satisfied. The concept of the Linux mascot being a penguin came from Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel.

Non-Linux Mascot edit

Tux is used in logos for Linux distributions and related software.

Physical designs edit

Tux exists in many forms outside of computers.

Fan art edit

Fans create many variations of Tux and dress him up in various costumes.