Why Linux is portrayed as a Penguin?

  • rurutheguru@lemmings.world
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    1 year ago

    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)

    • kboy101222@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      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

      • rurutheguru@lemmings.world
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        1 year ago

        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.