Tux

Also known as Tux the penguin, Linux mascot, mascot of Linux, Linux penguin

official mascot of the Linux kernel

AI overview

Tux is a penguin cartoon character that serves as the official mascot of the Linux kernel, the core software that manages a computer's hardware and resources. The mascot has become widely recognized as a symbol of Linux and open-source software culture around the world.

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Encyclopedic overview

Tux is a penguin character and the official mascot of the Linux kernel. Originally created as an entry to a Linux logo competition, Tux is the most commonly used icon for Linux, although different Linux distributions depict Tux in various styles. The character is used in many other Linux programs and as a general symbol of Linux.

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