Tux the Penguin, the iconic Linux mascot, turned 30 on May 9, 2026. Originally revealed on May 9, 1996, after Linus Torvalds requested a 'cuddly' penguin design, Larry Ewing created the image using GIMP and it became the official Linux kernel mascot. The name 'Tux' was coined in June 1996 by James Hughes as a portmanteau of 'Torvolds UniX,' and also references the penguin's tuxedo-like coloring. The original design remains unchanged to this day.
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