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[[File:Linux.jpg|left|thumb|100px|Futaba Linux-tan]]One of the earliest known Linux-tan designs, originating from the Futaba image board, was that of Kami-Tux - a large bearded penguin with horns (a reference to the GNU GPL), a row of gear-teeth running down the top of his head (most likely alluding to the gear-based KDE logo) and a spear. Also originating on Futaba was a humanoid Linux-tan personification depicted as a young girl with light skin, long, hime-cut blueish or purple hair, red or pinkish eyes, a loose, sleeveless blue dress with gold accenting, flipper-shaped shoes,  a spear with multiple ribbons attached near the spearhead and a large helmet with a penguin bill-like visor, gnu horns and a row of gear's teeth running down the middle. This design varied somewhat from artist to artist, but it often incorporated logos from Linux-related projects: for instance, the KDE "K" stamped on her helmet, the GNOME footprint logo printed on her dress, and the names of different Linux bootloaders emblazoned on the spear's ribbons.  

[[File:Cchanlinux.png‎|right|thumb|100px|C-chan's Linux-tan]]OS-tan Collection's first and possibly only in-house Linux-tan originated with the artist C-Chan. This 2007 personification is not so much an original character as an amalgamation of both Juzo-kun's and Futaba's Linux-tans - like the Japanese design, she is depicted with purple hime-cut hair, a blue and gold billed-and-horned helmet, and ribbon-covered spear; however, she is wearing an outfit based on Juzo-kun's characterization, albeit with a modified color scheme (blue and white instead of black and white). As well, the eye color of this design is purple instead of the previously-featured orange or pink. Although this Linux-tan has been modified by different OSC artists (for instance, changed hairstyles, outfits, weaponry), it remains the dominant OSC-based design.

A variation of C-Chan's original design (created by Bella for use in her comic and later adopted by C-Chan) depicts Linux-tan with rather messy, side-swept bangs, KDE logo earrings, a navy blue military-style jacket, similarly-colored knee-high boots, white short-shorts or a white miniskirt and tights, and a teal ''Compiz-Fusion'' cape. She carries a halberd covered in numerous red ribbons emblazoned with Linux utility names and possesses forcefield-based shields instead of her traditional helmet and body armor. As well, there is a ''Security Enhanced Linux'' GNU/Linux-tan variation - this version puts Linux-tan in elaborate military-style uniform, but little else is known about it. Both of these designs are considered current-day or future representations of Linux-tan rather than different characters altogether.

This design is also used by author NejinOniwa in his series of [[OSC Literature and Manga Guide | stories]], with rather minimal alterations.

Like the majority of Open Source OS-tans, Linux is extroverted and values communality, and although she is lacking somewhat in social grace she can still command the attention and admiration of others. Although she can best be described as intelligent beyond her years, Linux-tan's psychological age is roughly equivalent to her physical one and she maintains a sense of youthful enthusiasm. Although she has historically been oriented more toward work than play, in recent years she has cultivated a better capacity for fun and recreation.