Linux Small Knowledge translation-"linux mascot What's the name of the penguin? 」

This time about the Linux mascot * Penguin *

All know that the mascot of Linux is Penguin, but what is the name of this penguin? Its name is "tux", note is not "tax" (tax).

Specific Reference wiki: Chinese explanation

Explanations in English are more detailed: English explanations

When the Linux kernel developed to v2, the logo design competition was held and the Penguin logo was finally selected.

Other alternate logo works see: Linux logo alternates (many of which have "linux 2.0")

Tux is displayed when the Linux kernel is booted, provided the Linux kernel supports your display system.

The number of tux shown is the number of CPUs in the machine, such as Linux in the PS3 that can identify a lot of CPU system, at startup there will be a lot of tux arranged on the screen.