Why Linux is portrayed as a Penguin?
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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
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It's not.
According to one alternative posted in the past by a member of the Furry community?
But yeah, you're wrong. Linux is predominantly portrayed by a penguin mascot, Tux. Some distros are named after penguin species too (Gentoo for example)
Originally, AFAIK it was between Xenia and Tux, and Tux won.
I think for obvious reasons, hahaha. Tux still seems like a nornal animal-penguin. Not too many people like anthropomorphised animal characters, especially if they suddenly wear clothes and walk on their hind legs. Just gives of Disney-esque furry vibes.
Oh THATS why it's called Gentoo!
I knew it was a penguin and I knew about the distro, but I never put the two together
Tux is the official mascot though. Linus Torvald loves penguins which is why they ended up with penguin as a brand mascot. If trans people want an alternative mascot for themselves that's cool, but no need to be dishonest about it.