Linux mascot Tux the penguin was first conceptualized by Linus Torvalds on this day in 1996.

The Linux Foundation, the non-profit that supports the growth of the Linux kernel, is today announcing an affinity Visa Platinum credit card for people who want to contribute to advancing the OS ...

Ever wonder where Tux the penguin came from? Jack Wallen offers up a bit of a history lesson. Way back in 2008, I had my arm inked with the Linux mascot. Of course, when I look back at the photos of ...

As a homeschooling family, my wife and I are very involved in our children's education and since we're both a couple of nerds, much of our children's education is done on the computer. I use Linux for ...

One would be hard pressed to find a Linux user who hasn't at one point or another become acquainted with Tux, the fine-flippered fellow who serves as mascot for all things Linux. Everybody needs a ...

Ever the prankster, Linus Torvalds has paid homage to Windows 3.11 by naming Linux 3.11 "Linux for Workgroups." Tux, Linux's penguin mascot that appears during boot-up, is now holding a Windows flag ...

Linus Torvalds, the creator of the open-source Linux kernel, was once mauled by a very small penguin while on a trip in Australia. The experience had a lasting impact on him and later inspired him to ...

Canonical and Nvidia are showing off an Ubuntu-powered desktop AI supercomputer. Most of what's being shown off is embedded, car, and edge gear. The top TV vendors don't say it, but all their top-tier ...