Linux’s adorable Tux the Penguin mascot turns 30 today, and the OG design is still being used
Linux’s adorable Tux the Penguin mascot turns 30 today, and the OG design is still being used
https://www.xda-developers.com/linuxs-tux-the-penguin-mascot-turns-30-today/
Publish Date: 2026-05-09 23:13:00
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Summary
- Tux the penguin turned 30, revealed May 9, 1996, and remains Linux’s iconic mascot.
- Larry Ewing drew Tux in GIMP; the design stuck and is still the official mascot.
- The name ‘Tux’ came later as a plan on “(T)orvolds (U)ni(X),” fitting the penguin’s tuxedo look.
Whenever people think of Linux, the first thing that springs to mind, regardless of whether they’re an open-source vet or if they’ve never even touched a Linux PC before, is Tux. Tux is the penguin associated with the Linux kernel as a whole, and he’s found his way onto operating systems, merch, and various memes that depict the image creator’s distaste for Windows.
Well, the chubby little fella has just celebrated a major milestone, as it has now been 30 years since he was released into the world. And his story is just as interesting as his age.
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