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Linux-tan

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Software Personification
General Information
NameLinux-tan
Universe/OriginOS-tan
Debut~2003
Representation
RepresentsLinux
First available1991-09-17
Developer🇫🇮 Linus Torvalds
and community contributors
Appearance
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorRed

Linux-tan (Japanese:りなっくすたん) is an OS-tan representing the family of Linux operating systems. Her design ranges from being a penguin to a girl in a steampunk uniform.

History

Linux-tan can be presumed to have first appeared in 2003,[1] as her penguin design was already present in OS-tan Vault's homepage as early as October 4, 2003. However, the Linux-tan gallery wasn't available until early 2004.[2]

Linux-tan also has an appearance in Page 10 of Trouble Windows OS-tan Fan Book, along with Linspire-tan. She also has a brief cameo in the Trouble Windows Opening at frame 25a, depicted as a girl in a horned helmet on the top left corner.

Portrayals

Linux-tan is commonly portrayed both as a bearded penguin, and as a girl with long black hair and red eyes wearing a blue steampunk-styled uniform with flippers as shoes. Both designs feature a horned helmet with a gear and letter "K", possibly referencing the Linux KDE. The design also incorporated the logo of GNOME, and a spear with ribbons referencing Linux bootloaders.

Not much is known about Linux-tan's personality due to being an obscure character, however several derivative depictions of her exist.

Notes and References

  1. ↑ Earliest known OS-tan Vault homepage (2003-10-04 archive)
  2. ↑ OS-tan Vault Linux gallery (2004-04-12 archive)
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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
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