What Is The Salary Of Tux The Mascot?

Tux is a penguin character and the official brand character of the Linux kernel. Originally created as an entry to a Linux logo competition, Tux is the most commonly used icon for Linux. Different Linux distributions depict Tux in various styles, and the character is used in many other Linux programs and as a symbol of the operating system. Tux’s open-source licensing allows software developers targeting Linux to incorporate the iconography without paying to borrow the art.

Tux’s existence as the official Linux mascot does not imply that its role is limited outside the Linux environment to primarily market and brand the Linux operating system. Linux distros like Gentoo strategically use Tux to promote their products. Tux, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Team Mascot, is available to make your next event a big hit.

The history of Tux and its use as a mascot is fascinating, as it was created by Larry Ewing in 1996 after an initial suggestion made by Alan Cox and further refined by Linus. The Erie Otters keep their mascot Otto’s salary details close to the vest, but they do confirm he is not making six figures.

A typical mascot costume costs between $8,000 and $10,000, depending on the level of detail and customization required. Tux’s role as the official Linux mascot is not limited to the Linux environment, but rather serves as a symbol of the operating system’s identity and popularity.