What is Tux? - Definition from Whatis.com

The Linux penguin logo

Tux, the penguin, is the generally accepted official logo for the Linux operating system. Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, chose Larry Ewing's design simply because he likes penguins. It is said that the name Tux was the winning entry in the "Let's Name The Penguin While Linus Is Away Contest" with the "T" standing for Torvalds and the "U" and "X" for Linux.

Contributor(s): Juhapekka Tolvanen
This was last updated in January 2001

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