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Revision as of 06:33, 14 July 2007

A collection of images about Tux. [[Category:Galleries|]] [[Category:computers Galleries|]]



Tux the penguin is the official logo and cartoon mascot for the Linux computer operating system. First drawn in 1996 by Larry Ewing, the fun-loving character has a special place in many people's imaginations, both inside and outside of the global Linux community.
Tux the penguin, drawn by Larry Ewing as described by Linus Torvalds
  • Little Penguins at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canbrerra, Australia, from where Linus Trovalds stated he caught "penguinitis" after being nibbled by one.

    Little Penguins at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canbrerra, Australia, from where Linus Trovalds stated he caught "penguinitis" after being nibbled by one.

  • Sign at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canbrerra, Australia, by their penguin exhibit. The sign describes the story of Trovalds catching "penguinitis" and the origins of Tux.

    Sign at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canbrerra, Australia, by their penguin exhibit. The sign describes the story of Trovalds catching "penguinitis" and the origins of Tux.

  • An early sketch of Tux, depicting how Linux's early developers felt their operating system was geared up for competition with other operating systems.

    An early sketch of Tux, depicting how Linux's early developers felt their operating system was geared up for competition with other operating systems.

  • Tux as a plush toy

    Tux as a plush toy

  • Lego sculpture by Eric Harshbarger

    Lego sculpture by Eric Harshbarger

  • Another Harshbarger sculpture, this time with the BSD Daemon

    Another Harshbarger sculpture, this time with the BSD Daemon

  • Tux origami.[1]

    Tux origami.[1]

  • A Tux tattoo

    A Tux tattoo

  • Measuring 130 microns in size, this image is believed to be the smallest print of Tux in the world.[2]

    Measuring 130 microns in size, this image is believed to be the smallest print of Tux in the world.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Pattern available at http://www.thepapershaper.com/index.asp?action=plan&shape_id=9
  2. ↑ Molecular Expressions: The Silicon Zoo - Tux, the Linux Penguin (Accessed April 18th, 2007).
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