Tux - The Official Linux Penguin Mascot | Open Source Icon #2205959 (License: Personal Use)

Tux is the official mascot of the Linux kernel, created by Larry Ewing in 1996 using GIMP. With his distinctive black-and-white feathers, bright orange beak and feet, and cheerful expression, Tux embodies approachability and technical excellence. He appears across Linux distributions, documentation, merchandise, and community events as a unifying symbol.

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