Dr. Norton
Software Personification | |
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General Information | |
Name | Dr. Norton |
Universe/Origin | OS-tan |
Designer | XP Kaki-Aki / Nac |
Debut | 2003 |
Representation | |
Represents | Norton AntiVirus |
Developer | 🇺🇸 🇨🇿 Symantec Corporation |
Dr. Norton (Japanese: ノートン先生, Norton-sensei) is an OS-tan character that personifies Norton AntiVirus.
History
He debuted in 2003[1], presumably in a Futaba Channel post which image has been saved in the OS-tan Vault.
He appeared as a notable character in the Trouble Windows Opening published on April 2004.
In the Trouble Windows OS-tan Fan Book, he is notably shown explaining the early days of the OS-tans.
Appearance
His design is of an old male doctor with a white lab coat, a yellow tie, glasses, a stethoscope and the old Symantec logo on his forehead. His n also has the whisp of smoke style tail end instead of legs, also known as an ectoplasmic tail.
Portrayals
Dr. Norton is an eccentric older doctor who often requests routine check-ups from the OS-tans, even when they are perfectly healthy. However, his intentions are solely related to his curiosity about their bodies.[Challenged]ⓘ
Notes and References
OS-tan | |
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Notable Legacy OS‑tans | Oichi (1.0) • Ōbaba (3.1) • 95-tan • 98-tan • 98SE-tan • Me-tan • 2K-tan • XP-tan • Mac-tan |
Notable Modern OS‑tans | Vistake • Seven-chan • Battenichi-chan (8.1) • Ten-chan • 11-chan |
More OS‑tans and Related | DOS Prompt • Inu-T • NT Maman • Homeko • Saba-tan • Longhorn-tan • Lindows-tan • Sonata (Mac 9) • Dr. Norton • Other Characters |
Notable Media | 🎞️ Trouble Windows Opening • 📖 Trouble Windows OS-tan Fan Book |
Events | Futaba School Festival |
See Also | Nijiura • Futaba Channel |