Tux the Penguin

Tux is the official brand character and mascot of the Linux kernel. It is a cartoon penguin with a distinctive orange beak and feet, often depicted in a friendly and approachable manner. The character was created in 1996 by Larry Ewing.

Tux is primarily used as a recognizable symbol for Linux and its associated open-source community. It appears in various forms across Linux distributions, software, and promotional materials, serving as a visual representation of the operating system's identity. The mascot is for anyone who uses, develops for, or is interested in the Linux operating system.