Homeko
| Software Personification | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Name | Homeko |
| Universe/Origin | OS-tan |
| Representation | |
| Represents | Windows XP Home Edition |
| Developer | 🇺🇸 Microsoft |
| Appearance | |
| Hair Color | Green |
| Eye Color | Green |
Homeko (Japanese: ほめ子, Homeko), is an OS-tan that personifies Windows XP Home Edition.
Design
Homeko's appearance is based on an early suggested design for XP-tan. Eventually, XP Kaki-Aki's version became accepted among Futaba Channel users as the personification for Windows XP Professional. The original "android-like" character continued to be drawn, albeit rarely, and was designated as Windows XP Home Edition. However, she did not have a distinctive personality.[1]
Compared to XP-tan, Homeko has a more "homely" appearance, although she is sometimes depicted in fanart as having an equally-attractive figure. She was typically drawn in green-and-white cybernetic clothes in earlier artworks, as a reference to the Home Edition packaging.[2] A simplified green tracksuit later became part of her standard appearance.
Portrayals
Not much is known about Homeko's intended characterization, as she was based on XP-tan's early design, so it was assumed that her personality is similar to hers. However, several derivative portrayals developed her personality to be more distinguishable.
Notes and References
| Notable Legacy OS‑tans | |
|---|---|
| Notable Modern OS‑tans | |
| More OS‑tans and Related | |
| Notable Media and Merchandise | 🎞️ Trouble Windows Opening • 📖 Trouble Windows OS-tan Fan Book • 1/8 Me-tan and XP-tan Figures • Me-tan Plush |
| Events | Futaba School Festival |
| See Also | Nijiura • Futaba Channel |
| Microsoft | |
|---|---|
| Related Universes | ⭐ Project Direct Girl • |
| Other Characters | |
| Disambiguation Pages | Windows 3.1 • Windows NT • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 11 |