Tux/Gallery

Interpretations of Tux

© Photo: David Christiansen An early suggestion for the Linux logo, before the penguin concept was suggested.     ? Image The original prototype Tux. At the recommendation of Linus Torvalds, Tux is based on this very image. The penguin figurine is of an early Aardman Studios character.     © Image: Larry Ewing The most known version of Tux, drawn by Larry Ewing as described by Linus Torvalds.     (CC) Photo: Navinda Kottege Little Penguins at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra, Australia, from where Linus Torvalds stated he caught "penguinitis" after being nibbled by one.     (CC) Photo: Navinda Kottege Sign at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra, Australia, by their penguin exhibit. The sign describes the story of Trovalds catching "penguinitis" and the origins of Tux.     © Image: Larry Ewing An early sketch of Tux, depicting how Linux's early developers felt their operating system was geared up for competition with other operating systems.     (GNU) Photo: Joshua David Williams Tux as a plush toy.     © Image: Eric Harshbarger A digital sculpture of Tux, by Lego.     © Image: Marshall Kirk McKusick Another digital sculpture of Tux, this time with the BSD Daemon.     (CC) Photo: Paolo Massa Tux origami.     (GNU) Photo: Vik Oliver A Tux tattoo.     © Image: Molecular Expressions Measuring 130 microns in size, this image is believed to be the smallest print of Tux in the world.