Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread

[C-Chan]

You caught me all tuckered out again.... XvX

But I'll be sure to supply some much deserved placeholder-swoonage, as I'm seeing great stuff here again.  ^____^

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I do recall I'm still doing hand creams..... -v-

*C-chan swoons and renders self into hand cream*



Added after 14 hours 34 minutes:

Now that I've achieved GNU/Linux rank...

Tales from a Former DAU: Linux edition

[etc]

*C-chan lets loose tears of joy*

*puts on graduation music*

*tosses Bella a cap and gown*


I used to be just like that as well.  ^___^

Windows was my primary system for at least half-the-90's (before then, I relied on an antiquated word processor), although I knew about Macs (and had fond memories of Oregon Trail), had a vague idea that an "Amiga" existed (although i assumed it was mainly a game system, which it sorta kinda was too), and definitely worked as much on DOS as the GUI systems.  (3.1-sama, 95-tan and Hacchan had a habit of dying every so often)

Around 1999 a hacker friend helped me learn more and more about the many problems with Windows.  Granted we still had to use it (cause we didn't like Macs either, even though we used them on occasion), it at least set the precedent for experimentation with alternatives.  He eventually got a hold of an old Linux distro, although only he had the time to dual boot and play around with it.  He mentioned it was alright, but definitely not there yet -- although the fact that he had his eyes set on BeOS instead might've raised the bar to high.

Anyway, that did kindle some interest, but still I kept slugging away with Windows due to time constraints -- even though I eventually suffered one of the worst hard drive crashes ever that wiped out almost a year's worth of my game mods and art.  -___-

A few years ago, another tech friend of mine lent me some SUSE CDs since it was the big thing at the itme.  I yearned to try it, but alas... no time and no spare computers.  It wasn't a LiveCD, so I didn't DARE replace the XP install on my very expensive laptop.  O__O

Not but a few months prior to my coming here, though, a friend's computer died and I inherited it for cheap.  Having to replace the hard drive, I figured I'd finally give this Linux thing a chance.  So I installed SUSE on it, but sadly had to struggle with its drunken hardware detection (for a long while I didn't have an operable mouse, MP3 music or DVD playback, etc).  It was only after I came here and immersed myself in the wild and rich OS world that I started getting more and more curious of that SUSE machine lying around.  version 10 was marginally better, so at least I was able to do more and more with it (including,... *GASP* ... whole forum posts! O___O)

However, it wasn't until I finally braved a Xubuntu install (which was a helluva lot kinder to the old system specs) that I finally got a taste of what a TRULY modern Linux distro could be.  No longer didn't Linux seem like an inferior Desktop OS than XP -- for once, I had hope that I could even install it on my new primary machine!

And so around December, off Kubuntu went,.... marching proudly into my primary machine.  I was happy,... but not 100% happy, so I went distro-hopping for a while.  

Yap yap, blah blah,... eventually found PCLOS-sama, loved it, stayed with it, put it on everything else, can't wait to install it on my Eeepc-tan.... the rest is history.  ^___^

In short, all this OS-tan thing helped A LOT, which is why this has been one of my more lucrative hobbies.  ^.^

I've always wondered (since you started off drawing Zenwalk-tan, TinfoilHat-tan and other distro-tans) if perhaps you were in the same boat as well.  ^___^

Here's beta-ish Ubuntu-sama!!!

What else can I say?  She is looking very gorgeous, and the extra detail (e.g., hat and feathers) plus the shading you've added are truly piling on the sex appeal.  ^___^
While I respect the other two Ubuntu-tan designs, I was definitely troubled by the overuse of "wildness" (after all, South Africa is not a backward country), and your efforts to make her look more down-to-earth were always a welcomed pace.  But this design, though, is your definite tour de force -- incorporating all the elements thus far presented, in presenting them in one fantastically elegant presentation that also benefits from the crisp, clean Anime style!!

To say this is my favorite Ubuntu-tan of all -- and a definite candidate for her permanent look -- would be the understatement of the century!  ^0^

And a closeup of her eyes/face:

It's definitely evident that you've grown infinitely better with Inkscape, as the eyes have that characteristic Anime form to them, yet incorporate your characteristic glossy style that I've always said give your drawings that CLAMP like feel to them.
You're right to feel proud of your accomplishments!  ^v^

And while we're at it, a closeup of my avi:

Dynamite!  Linux-sama is reborn!  ^V^
I do get wonder if the lower lids of her eyes should be arching like that (in half-circles) rather than plateuing closer towards her nose (giving her a definitive cat-like look).  Still, everything else is simply perfect and expertly drawn (I'm wondering if I should even draw you a VMS-tan for your future avi, since it might end up looking like crap by comparison.... ^__^).

Extra kudos go to your magnificent hair highlights, especially the ones on her left side which, if I'm not mistaken, have a certain 4-component make-up that gives it an enticing glow.  ^.^

I've sorta been meaning to try out Open Office on Windows...

It's literally the same thing as the Linux version,... except that it uses an antiquated Office 97 feel rather than whatever interface theme the Linux distro in question uses.

LOL!

But this may also be a prime time for the ol' microkernel V. monolithic kernel debate, the classic Windows doppleganger argument, etc...

......

Okay, let me rephrase that.... -v-

.........

THAT SOUNDS CIVIL WAR INDUCING!!!!!!!!!!!!  @_____@

Well they probably wouldn't mind Plan9 and FreeB-tan if they didn't keep trying to necromance/eat everything in sight XD

Oh trust me,... in that family, there's no shortage of additional personnel with crazy, wacky powers.  ^^;

Let alone Inferno-chan...she's unwelcome cause she'd melt all those ice sculptures

But forms such cute Inanimates with them....  ^.^

OS9-tan would probably pass, least till she started ragging on the Unixes for being too "big and complicated"...

Well yeah, Kinda figured she'd be a kind of party pooper herself.  ^v^'
ANything to get a chance at those Grievances which everybody has to listen to.  ^.^

Or VMS-sama..."do you know who I am? I am too "Unix-like!""

Do you think she looks similar enough to Ultrix-san?  Hmmm....

*ponders*

What's her dress size....?  'v'

*schemes*

But...let us all hope, for our continuing existence, that a rather full-o-holiday-and-glad-to-be-alive-cheer Multics-sama doesn't decide to show up with her entourage of Multicians O______O

should the rejuvenated Multics-sama ever patch up relations with daughter UNIX,... than I fear the apocalypse is nigh if she ever decides to play catch-up with Baby Picture Albums.  ^___________^;

[Bella]

Windows was my primary system for at least half-the-90's (before then, I relied on an antiquated word processor), although I knew about Macs (and had fond memories of Oregon Trail), had a vague idea that an "Amiga" existed (although i assumed it was mainly a game system, which it sorta kinda was too), and definitely worked as much on DOS as the GUI systems. (3.1-sama, 95-tan and Hacchan had a habit of dying every so often)

I used to play Oregon trail on 98!

Though my character always died before I'd get to Oregon XD

Around 1999 a hacker friend helped me learn more and more about the many problems with Windows. Granted we still had to use it (cause we didn't like Macs either, even though we used them on occasion),

Old non-NT Windows were one problem stacked atop another >__<

Ahhh, Disliking, the second stage of PC-to-Mac fandom!

contempt>dislike>mild ire>indifference>interest>vague admiration>not bad-at-all>LOVE!!!

although the fact that he had his eyes set on BeOS instead might've raised the bar to high.

BeOS...that NeXTSTEP competitor I know nothing about

Anyway, that did kindle some interest, but still I kept slugging away with Windows due to time constraints -- even though I eventually suffered one of the worst hard drive crashes ever that wiped out almost a year's worth of my game mods and art. -___-

Wow. Even that never happened to me...

But it was a HD crash...so...I guess it was kinda not Windows fault...?

Not but a few months prior to my coming here, though, a friend's computer died and I inherited it for cheap. Having to replace the hard drive, I figured I'd finally give this Linux thing a chance. So I installed SUSE on it, but sadly had to struggle with its drunken hardware detection (for a long while I didn't have an operable mouse, MP3 music or DVD playback, etc). It was only after I came here and immersed myself in the wild and rich OS world that I started getting more and more curious of that SUSE machine lying around. version 10 was marginally better, so at least I was able to do more and more with it (including,... *GASP* ... whole forum posts! O___O)

SUSE...wasn't that like, the pre-Ubuntu easy distro

In short, all this OS-tan thing helped A LOT, which is why this has been one of my more lucrative hobbies. ^.^

I've always wondered (since you started off drawing Zenwalk-tan, TinfoilHat-tan and other distro-tans) if perhaps you were in the same boat as well. ^___^

Probably...I admit the interest has been there for years, but I'd have never given much thought to it.

Ubuntu seems to have just about everything I'd want in an OS, but unfortunately I'd never do a dual boot because:

a) I have a TON and a half of important documents, and I don't trust backups XD

b) more importantly, while under warranty I'm not allowed to install any other OSs...

But if they make a gPC laptop... ;010

What else can I say? She is looking very gorgeous, and the extra detail (e.g., hat and feathers) plus the shading you've added are truly piling on the sex appeal. ^___^
While I respect the other two Ubuntu-tan designs, I was definitely troubled by the overuse of "wildness" (after all, South Africa is not a backward country),and your efforts to make her look more down-to-earth were always a welcomed pace. But this design, though, is your definite tour de force -- incorporating all the elements thus far presented, in presenting them in one fantastically elegant presentation that also benefits from the crisp, clean Anime style!!

To say this is my favorite Ubuntu-tan of all -- and a definite candidate for her permanent look -- would be the understatement of the century! ^0^

Ubuntu seems very polished and refined, so I made the -tan as such
Though I guess the Juzo-kun version is good for a battle-ready Ubuntu-san, but I doubt she'd battle much...

Now, Puppy-chan, on the other hand, is wild...

It's definitely evident that you've grown infinitely better with Inkscape, as the eyes have that characteristic Anime form to them, yet incorporate your characteristic glossy style that I've always said give your drawings that CLAMP like feel to them.
You're right to feel proud of your accomplishments! ^v^

Yup, I spent some time looking at different Anime eyes...and tried to give them my own style....

Dynamite! Linux-sama is reborn! ^V^
I do get wonder if the lower lids of her eyes should be arching like that (in half-circles) rather than plateuing closer towards her nose (giving her a definitive cat-like look). Still, everything else is simply perfect and expertly drawn (I'm wondering if I should even draw you a VMS-tan for your future avi, since it might end up looking like crap by comparison.... ^__^).

Extra kudos go to your magnificent hair highlights, especially the ones on her left side which, if I'm not mistaken, have a certain 4-component make-up that gives it an enticing glow. ^.^

And I should note this is the closest any vector drawing of mine has come to being 100% computer made...

I had an old sketch for...gasp...NT-tan in my computer, so I used that as a guide for the face and eyes. I sorta used Juzo-kun's design for the helmet, too...but all the rest I did on my own...

As for the VMS avi, I'd really like to see your take on her Only if it wouldn't displace a drawing that's been waiting to be finished, though...

And the highlights are made of 2 paths (darker underneath, white on top)...

THAT SOUNDS CIVIL WAR INDUCING!!!!!!!!!!!! @_____@

Exactly what I was thinking XD

I was recently researching this, but the fact that so many Unix-like systems were made in foreign countries (Russia, especially), makes me think there'd have to be several-dozen translators, too!

Oh trust me,... in that family, there's no shortage of additional personnel with crazy, wacky powers. ^^;

Did I say I liked the Unixes? I love the Unixes

Well yeah, Kinda figured she'd be a kind of party pooper herself. ^v^'
ANything to get a chance at those Grievances which everybody has to listen to. ^.^

Damn, I forgot that XD

I bet she'd look forward to the Airing of Grievances like a child to ripping open Christmas presents! She could probably go head-to-head with SCO-tan for Grievances!

...Then SCO-tan would sue her for infringing on her copyright on being a complainer...!

Do you think she looks similar enough to Ultrix-san? Hmmm....

*ponders*

What's her dress size....? 'v'

*schemes*

Honestly...I think they're nothing alike...

But darned if that wouldn't make for dinner entertainment!

should the rejuvenated Multics-sama ever patch up relations with daughter UNIX,... than I fear the apocalypse is nigh if she ever decides to play catch-up with Baby Picture Albums. ^___________^;

*imagines scene*

*shudders*

*ticks*

Thou hath bringith up an Unix-sama baby picture album! Repent! Lest ye be sentith to the underworld of the Daemons for forty days and nights!

No, but you've got me thinking (never a good thing XD)...Is Unix-sama actually Multics-sama's daughter...or is she but a "clone", related in nothing but genes and a bit of the technical dark arts (a la VMS and NT-san)?

I should also note these sites are a bit unnerving (but interesting!):

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/pdp7.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/takeshape.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/almost.html

(scroll to page 45, where they talk about Space Travel)
http://www.simson.net/ref/ugh.pdf

...as they talk about how the basis of the Unix OS was...kinda sorta...made for a PDP-7 (DEC territory!), to run the game Space Travel.

Now, for all this blasphemy against the Goddess and her origins, I'll go and repent...

[C-Chan]

Wow. Even that never happened to me...

But it was a HD crash...so...I guess it was kinda not Windows fault...?

Nope,... definitely a symptom of pure, unequivocable WinRot.  ^__^
Besides,... the system HARDLY gets you into the habit of backing things up or learning good computer stewardship (it will if you fork over the cash, though).  Then, as in now, DAU's help drive the industry, which is why the Windows EULA's so conveniently wash themselves of responsibility for any inevitable disasters.  ^^;

SUSE...wasn't that like, the pre-Ubuntu easy distro

Before it was purchased by Novell, for sure!  It was the hot stuff -- certainly had the most interesting installer of its day!  ^.^

Probably...I admit the interest has been there for years, but I'd have never given much thought to it.

Ubuntu seems to have just about everything I'd want in an OS, but unfortunately I'd never do a dual boot because:

a) I have a TON and a half of important documents, and I don't trust backups XD

b) more importantly, while under warranty I'm not allowed to install any other OSs...

But if they make a gPC laptop...

Yeah, the warranty alone is reason enough not to mess with it if it's important to you.  I myself am irreverent to warranties, so my Acer was hardly halfway through its lifespan and OUT came Windows XPMCE.  ^v^

Going forward, I'll buy my computers from reputable Linux vendors that are far more liberal about what you do with your machine....

http://www.zareason.com/shop/home.php

Oh, and as for gPC laptops,... Can you wait, say.........  2-3 months?  ^.^

http://www.gadgetell.com/2007/11/everex-prepares-a-sub-300-laptop/

Now, Puppy-chan, on the other hand, is wild...

And cute-as-a-button. ^.^

Yup, I spent some time looking at different Anime eyes...and tried to give them my own style....

20,000 New C-chan points for you!!  ^v^

(oh yes, I introduced a new currency to replace my old, hyperinflated one)  ^^;

And I should note this is the closest any vector drawing of mine has come to being 100% computer made...

I had an old sketch for...gasp...NT-tan in my computer, so I used that as a guide for the face and eyes. I sorta used Juzo-kun's design for the helmet, too...but all the rest I did on my own...

Oh right, I had nearly forgotten that you sketch first before vectorizing. ^___^

Speaking of which, I've been bouncing around the idea of supplying random vector shapes available to download from our SVG collection that could be reused in other drawings.  Mostly Pattern Fills of course, maybe some unique details like fire, lights, or weapons.  Perhaps even heads and eyes, or unique one-shot designs such as waving flags or clouds that could be helpful to anyone experimenting with Inkscape, You had me think about the idea again.  ^__^

As for the VMS avi, I'd really like to see your take on her  Only if it wouldn't displace a drawing that's been waiting to be finished, though...

It'd only be a head shot, at most a bust shot, so no worries there.  ^.^

And the highlights are made of 2 paths (darker underneath, white on top)...

Really?  But then how'd you do such an expansive glow?  '__'

Exactly what I was thinking XD

I was recently researching this, but the fact that so many Unix-like systems were made in foreign countries (Russia, especially), makes me think there'd have to be several-dozen translators, too!

Fufu... in my proposed day in the life of UNIX-sama "manga", there's a scene where she's in a teleconference with Chinese OS-tans, and hires Firefox-ko (equipped with her FoxLingo translation device) to act as translator.  UNIX-sama, knowing some Mandarin, knows that the exchange is being butchered both sides, and after the meeting punishes her by having her translate all of Wikipedia... in Hungarian.  T__T;

Damn, I forgot that XD

I bet she'd look forward to the Airing of Grievances like a child to ripping open Christmas presents! She could probably go head-to-head with SCO-tan for Grievances!

...Then SCO-tan would sue her for infringing on her copyright on being a complainer...!

LOL to the MAX!!!!!!  ^V^

Thou hath bringith up an Unix-sama baby picture album! Repent! Lest ye be sentith to the underworld of the Daemons for forty days and nights!

But looketh on the brighteth sideth....

If I goeth with the Daemons, I can beeth with my lovelyth FreeB-chan!!!  -eth!!!!  ^v^

In any event, though has definitely become an elite disciple.  Soon, thou shalt have to be promoted to Priestess.  ^___^

No, but you've got me thinking (never a good thing XD)...Is Unix-sama actually Multics-sama's daughter...or is she but a "clone", related in nothing but genes and a bit of the technical dark arts (a la VMS and NT-san)?

Actually, I think her upbringing very closely parallels that of NT and VMS, so yeah she's what you're calling a "clone", but is essentially just a biological daughter.  

So in reality, there are no baby pictures,... but what stops OS-tans in the 21st century from splicing a few together for laughs?!  ^____^
(and with great grandma-san to protect them, we might seen upsurge in imputence against UNIX-sama -- heaven forbid that thought!  >v<)

I should also note these sites are a bit unnerving (but interesting!):

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/pdp7.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/takeshape.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/almost.html

(scroll to page 45, where they talk about Space Travel)
http://www.simson.net/ref/ugh.pdf

...as they talk about how the basis of the Unix OS was...kinda sorta...made for a PDP-7 (DEC territory!), to run the game Space Travel.

Now, for all this blasphemy against the Goddess and her origins, I'll go and repent...

Well,... not really to harsh, given that the PDP-7 was a very popular minicomputer at the time, and certainly UNIX-sama had to be initially coded from somewhere accessible to the developers.  ^__^

But just in case,.... -v-

*burns evidence*

...Space Travel?  What Space Travel?  ^____^

*walks away with GodFather theme playing in the background*

[Bella]

Nope,... definitely a symptom of pure, unequivocable WinRot. ^__^
Besides,... the system HARDLY gets you into the habit of backing things up or learning good computer stewardship (it will if you fork over the cash, though). Then, as in now, DAU's help drive the industry, which is why the Windows EULA's so conveniently wash themselves of responsibility for any inevitable disasters. ^^;

Hmmm...I guess I always assumed HD crashes were the product of old age (or in the case of laptops, taking a fall...)

Yeah, the warranty alone is reason enough not to mess with it if it's important to you. I myself am irreverent to warranties, so my Acer was hardly halfway through its lifespan and OUT came Windows XPMCE. ^v^

Going forward, I'll buy my computers from reputable Linux vendors that are far more liberal about what you do with your machine....

http://www.zareason.com/shop/home.php

Oh, and as for gPC laptops,... Can you wait, say......... 2-3 months? ^.^

http://www.gadgetell.com/2007/11/everex-prepares-a-sub-300-laptop/

Yeah, I don't mess with the warranty : | K8's just too unstable...

And those gPC laptops are going to be awesome  ;010

20,000 New C-chan points for you!! ^v^

(oh yes, I introduced a new currency to replace my old, hyperinflated one) ^^;

LOL!!

Oh right, I had nearly forgotten that you sketch first before vectorizing. ^___^

Out of necessity, as I have no eye for scale or shape when drawing on the computer : \ Plus I think I'll always be best at hand-drawing...

Speaking of which, I've been bouncing around the idea of supplying random vector shapes available to download from our SVG collection that could be reused in other drawings. Mostly Pattern Fills of course, maybe some unique details like fire, lights, or weapons. Perhaps even heads and eyes, or unique one-shot designs such as waving flags or clouds that could be helpful to anyone experimenting with Inkscape, You had me think about the idea again. ^__^

That is a neat idea!

Really? But then how'd you do such an expansive glow? '__'

...I don't know O__o

But I guess this is a good time for a...

Bella blink-and-you'll-miss-it tutorial

First, I did a path, and colored it a light blueish purple (lighter shade of Linux-sama's hair)



Second, I made the blur around 3



And third, I ctrl+D duplicated the path, made it white, and heightened the blur to 20

Fufu... in my proposed day in the life of UNIX-sama "manga", there's a scene where she's in a teleconference with Chinese OS-tans, and hires Firefox-ko (equipped with her FoxLingo translation device) to act as translator. UNIX-sama, knowing some Mandarin, knows that the exchange is being butchered both sides, and after the meeting punishes her by having her translate all of Wikipedia... in Hungarian. T__T;

LOL!  ;010 I guess that group would include RedFlagLinux-tan?

And the Goddess knows some Mandarin! And can (kinda sorta) shape-shift (to some extent)! What doesn't her Highness know!
And yes, I'd say translating all of Wikipedia is just punishment for Firefox-ko XD

But looketh on the brighteth sideth....

If I goeth with the Daemons, I can beeth with my lovelyth FreeB-chan!!! -eth!!!! ^v^

In any event, though has definitely become an elite disciple. Soon, thou shalt have to be promoted to Priestess. ^___^

Oh yes, I'm sure FreeBSD-chan gets along well with the Daemons...when she ain't eating them!

I dunno about my priestess rank, though...My standings in Unix-sama-ism are quite fragile

Bella: 0 (< a good starting point)

I use Windows: -10
I acknowledge Windows isn't the best OS: +1
I acknowledge Unix is the best OS in history: -1 (Flattery is not taken to kindly!)
I also use Linux sometimes: +5
I use Ubuntu, not Slackware: -1
I like VMS: -1
I'm slightly afraid of BSD: +3
Okay...I'm -4! Yippee!

Actually, I think her upbringing very closely parallels that of NT and VMS, so yeah she's what you're calling a "clone", but is essentially just a biological daughter.

Oh...okay...that's what I kinda meant...
(Hmmm...so the VMS/NT thing isn't an isolated incident...?)

So in reality, there are no baby pictures,... but what stops OS-tans in the 21st century from splicing a few together for laughs?! ^____^

Ah yes, I can see some particularly adventurous Unix-tans Photoshoppi....I mean, GIMPing...some photos

(and with great grandma-san to protect them, we might seen upsurge in imputence against UNIX-sama -- heaven forbid that thought! >v<)

I could see where VMS-san would be a great friend of the revived Multics-sama!

After all, they both have wildly popular children, who have taken away a certain amount of their livelihood. They are somewhat unknown themselves, compared to their decedents. And they probably want the same thing...to gain back power and popularity that they may have lost to (or, in VMS-san's case, never had) Unix-sama...

Well,... not really to harsh, given that the PDP-7 was a very popular minicomputer at the time, and certainly UNIX-sama had to be initially coded from somewhere accessible to the developers. ^__^

True...but still, having that youngin' treading on their "turf" couldn't have sat well with some of the DECs

But just in case,.... -v-

*burns evidence*

...Space Travel? What Space Travel? ^____^

*walks away with GodFather theme playing in the background*

Admit it...Unix was the original gaming OS! Unix-sama was born to game!

*take that, Windows-tans *

[C-Chan]

Hmmm...I guess I always assumed HD crashes were the product of old age (or in the case of laptops, taking a fall...)

Yeah, an OS can go a long way towards wrecking hardware.  ^___^
For example, if you ever wondered why there is no defragging in Linux, here's a nice and simple explanation of how FAT32 and NTFS works vs. a journaled file system:

http://geekblog.oneandoneis2.org/index.php/2006/08/17/why_doesn_t_linux_need_defragmenting

Out of necessity, as I have no eye for scale or shape when drawing on the computer : \ Plus I think I'll always be best at hand-drawing...

I'm a bit of a neat freak, so I can't really stand so much erasing (inevitable with my unsteady hand).  So that's why I'm hedging my bets on a the TouchMac being my ideal drawing solution, as I can [theoretically] still maintain the precision of CG coupled with the flexibiility of hand-drawing.  ^^

That is a neat idea!

Course, the question is, will anyone ever use thoose graphics?  ^^;
In any event, I can load up at least all the graphic samples I've used in my tutorial, including that line-drawn Kagami-tan.

Bella blink-and-you'll-miss-it tutorial

HAHA!!!  ^V^
That's brilliant!  ^^
But you know what?  That's also the 4-path approach.  ^__~
(I include the two paths you used to do the hair's base color and shading)

LOL!  I guess that group would include RedFlagLinux-tan?

Naturally.  ^>^

And the Goddess knows some Mandarin! And can (kinda sorta) shape-shift (to some extent)! What doesn't her Highness know!

If an OS-tans life were measured in something loosely equivalent to dog years, then surely a 40 year old OS-tan has centuries of experience in all matter of useful things.  ^___^
And some useless ones too...., ^.^;

And yes, I'd say translating all of Wikipedia is just punishment for Firefox-ko XD

Plus I heard the Hungarian language is notoriously difficult to work with.  ^_____^

Okay...I'm -4! Yippee!

YATTA!!!!  ^V^
That means you will just get punished gently.  ^.^
I envy you, Bella-dono.  I got a -12 in a similar test, so.... um..........  ^____^;

*flagellates*

I could see where VMS-san would be a great friend of the revived Multics-sama!

After all, they both have wildly popular children, who have taken away a certain amount of their livelihood. They are somewhat unknown themselves, compared to their decedents. And they probably want the same thing...to gain back power and popularity that they may have lost to (or, in VMS-san's case, never had) Unix-sama...

*snaps hoof*  You got it!  ^.^
As you can tell, Open Source really helps turn the tide of power, and literally change the course of history.  So definitely if MULTICS-sama were to regain a foothold anew in the world of mainstream computing, then you can imagine things are bound to get......., very very weird very quickly. ^___^

(what would we call any daughters or clones of the newly open-sourced MULTICS-sama?  It just plays with your head.... @@)

Admit it...Unix was the original gaming OS! Unix-sama was born to game!

*take that, Windows-tans *

Which comes to show you that today's gamers have absolutely NO respect for their elders.  ^^
Hell, they barely have any respect for the OS that has kept them happy for well over 7 years (XP).  Oh, what fickle brats.  ^,^

[Bella]

So today I got a lot of the vector sketch done on that *nix pic...but I kinda hit the wall on it and got bored : | So now I must wait for my vector steam to return XD

(I need to run on a more reliable form of vector energy!)

Yeah, an OS can go a long way towards wrecking hardware. ^___^
For example, if you ever wondered why there is no defragging in Linux, here's a nice and simple explanation of how FAT32 and NTFS works vs. a journaled file system:

http://geekblog.oneandoneis2.org/index.php/2006/08/17/why_doesn_t_linux_need_defragmenting

That's really interesting! I've always wondered why Linux doesn't use defragmentation...

I'm a bit of a neat freak, so I can't really stand so much erasing (inevitable with my unsteady hand). So that's why I'm hedging my bets on a the TouchMac being my ideal drawing solution, as I can [theoretically] still maintain the precision of CG coupled with the flexibiility of hand-drawing. ^^

I think that Mac may just come very soon

I actually wonder why Apple hasn't made a tablet Mac yet... : / Seems to be the one area where M$ has had been ahead of Apple artistically...

Course, the question is, will anyone ever use thoose graphics? ^^;
In any event, I can load up at least all the graphic samples I've used in my tutorial, including that line-drawn Kagami-tan.

That's always the question But I guess it wouldn't hurt to Open sauce those graphics...

HAHA!!! ^V^
That's brilliant! ^^
But you know what? That's also the 4-path approach. ^__~
(I include the two paths you used to do the hair's base color and shading)

Ah, I wasn't sure what you meant by the shading and base color part >///<

But I was doing it all along! That's kinda funny XD

If an OS-tans life were measured in something loosely equivalent to dog years, then surely a 40 year old OS-tan has centuries of experience in all matter of useful things. ^___^
And some useless ones too...., ^.^;

Useless things! The Goddess knowseth not useless things! Surly she can findeth a use for all things!

*kowtows*

Plus I heard the Hungarian language is notoriously difficult to work with. ^_____^

Not as difficult as Icelandic...from what I've been told...

YATTA!!!! ^V^
That means you will just get punished gently. ^.^
I envy you, Bella-dono. I got a -12 in a similar test, so.... um.......... ^____^;

*flagellates*

*Casually* Yeah, I get hit over the head with metal rods, have stuff thrown at me...tis not usual at all for working with a New Jersey native, though...

(for my repeated New Jersey/Unix-sama jokes: -2...)

Yet I think brother C-Chan is mistaken. Surly a great Linux aficionado as thee shall be in greater favor with the Goddess than an XP evangelizer as I!

snaps hoof* You got it! ^.^
As you can tell, Open Source really helps turn the tide of power, and literally change the course of history. So definitely if MULTICS-sama were to regain a foothold anew in the world of mainstream computing, then you can imagine things are bound to get......., very very weird very quickly. ^___^

*Hears Odd Couple music in the background*

Ah, a sitcom about two new roommates! One a dark, troubled shark fiend with a passion for sword fighting, the other a fine, feathery, back-from-the-dead system from the early 1960s! Coming next Fall!

(what would we call any daughters or clones of the newly open-sourced MULTICS-sama? It just plays with your head.... @@)

I was thinking the exact thing! But I thought we determined the name awhile back...Lultics! XD

*looks over at Unix-sama*

Hey....you always wanted a baby sister, right?

*gets lights knocked out*

*and several more points removed*

Which comes to show you that today's gamers have absolutely NO respect for their elders. ^^
Hell, they barely have any respect for the OS that has kept them happy for well over 7 years (XP). Oh, what fickle brats. ^,^

Ah, I know XP will always run my game of choice: Photoshop!

[C-Chan]

Holy hell!  When'd you reply to this thread?!!  @o@

Wow, I'm slipping...
PSB (="Please stand by")  ^^'

*starts typing*

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So today I got a lot of the vector sketch done on that *nix pic...but I kinda hit the wall on it and got bored : | So now I must wait for my vector steam to return XD

(I need to run on a more reliable form of vector energy!)

Ever considered about switching to a wind-powered source of vector energy? ^__^

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/26/super-powered-magnetic-wind-turbine-maglev/

I think that Mac may just come very soon

I actually wonder why Apple hasn't made a tablet Mac yet... : / Seems to be the one area where M$ has had been ahead of Apple artistically...

My assumption is that they've spent too many resources in the late 90's, early 21st trying to play catch up.  And once iPod/iTunes sales helped secure a stronghold, they had to redirect resources AGAIN to keep this profitable (hence the delay of Leopard for the iPhone).  Just an uneducated assumption, but why not?

In any event, I've always said that a TouchMac now would essentially be just an oversized iPhone, so why the heck not?  -.-;

That's always the question But I guess it wouldn't hurt to Open sauce those graphics...

Roger that!  I think I'll go ahead with that.  ^__^
If you do have some time, though, I'd love to hear some feedback after I've posted them.  -v-

Ah, I wasn't sure what you meant by the shading and base color part >///<

But I was doing it all along! That's kinda funny XD

But not in any way surprising!  You're clearly good at figuring things out on your own.  ^^

Useless things! The Goddess knowseth not useless things! Surly she can findeth a use for all things!

...................... ^^;

*C-chan logs this under Evidence #5182*

Not as difficult as Icelandic...from what I've been told...

Hmmmmm.... okay, I'll wager that!  ^v^

Let's go ask Gummuntu.  Â¯v¯

*Casually* Yeah, I get hit over the head with metal rods, have stuff thrown at me...tis not usual at all for working with a New Jersey native, though...

*sighs*  Ahhhhhhh,... I miss when I was only a -4.... Those were the days.... ^__^

(for my repeated New Jersey/Unix-sama jokes: -2...)

Ooooooooooops!  Spoke to soon.... ^__________________^

*prays*

Yet I think brother C-Chan is mistaken. Surly a great Linux aficionado as thee shall be in greater favor with the Goddess than an XP evangelizer as I!

Right on queue.  ^^'

*invokes Evidence #5182*

Bella-dono,.... you're too cruel.  ;___;

*goes off to accept flagellation*

*Hears Odd Couple music in the background*

Ah, a sitcom about two new roommates! One a dark, troubled shark fiend with a passion for sword fighting, the other a fine, feathery, back-from-the-dead system from the early 1960s! Coming next Fall!

Hear hear!  Now that's what I call "quality television"!  ^^

But wait,... aren't your tv writers on strike or something?  ''

I was thinking the exact thing! But I thought we determined the name awhile back...Lultics! XD

Oh sorry, you did.  ^.^;
Guess the name just,... "lulled" my memory to sleep, eh?  Eh?!  ^v^;

*laughs stupidly at own bad pun*

*looks over at Unix-sama*

Hey....you always wanted a baby sister, right?

*gets lights knocked out*

*and several more points removed*

Oooooooooooh........  ;~:

*stops praying and slouches with resignation*

Requiescat in pace....  -.-

Ah, I know XP will always run my game of choice: Photoshop!

Speaking of which,.... am I weird for never having budged from Photoshop 6.0?  I recently helped my friend install Photoshop CS2 on his Mac,........ but it just looked so darn unwieldly.  ^^;

[Bella]

Ever considered about switching to a wind-powered source of vector energy? ^__^

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/26/super-powered-magnetic-wind-turbine-maglev/

Aha! I've always thought wind energy was the best form of alternative energy!

Funny you should mention that, though, because I've always compared my inspiration to the wind. Artistically, I'm like a hang-glider standing on top of a mountain, and I must wait for a wind of inspiration to come! If it is a powerful one, I will majestically fly to the bottom...if it is a false one, I will spend some time in traction!

....Man, I think my inner-hippie just made an appearance...

My assumption is that they've spent too many resources in the late 90's, early 21st trying to play catch up. And once iPod/iTunes sales helped secure a stronghold, they had to redirect resources AGAIN to keep this profitable (hence the delay of Leopard for the iPhone). Just an uneducated assumption, but why not?

Hmmm...I've sometimes heard that the iPod went a long way to saving Apple...

Roger that! I think I'll go ahead with that. ^__^
If you do have some time, though, I'd love to hear some feedback after I've posted them. -v-

Sure thing!

But not in any way surprising! You're clearly good at figuring things out on your own. ^^

Yes, I'm pretty good at that

...................... ^^;

*C-chan logs this under Evidence #5182*

..................Okay....?

Ooooooooooops! Spoke to soon.... ^__________________^

*prays*

I still don't know what's up with that...I never make any Windows-tans and redwood forest n' rainy weather jokes (Pacific northwest), or Multics or DEC-tan chowder jokes (Massachusetts).

Something gets me about the greatest OS of all time originating from Jersey

Hear hear! Now that's what I call "quality television"! ^^

But wait,... aren't your tv writers on strike or something? ''

*drops picket sign*

...No...

Oooooooooooh........ ;~:

*stops praying and slouches with resignation*

Requiescat in pace.... -.-

.....Wassat..........?

*goes to wikipedia*

O________O

*gulp*

Speaking of which,.... am I weird for never having budged from Photoshop 6.0? I recently helped my friend install Photoshop CS2 on his Mac,........ but it just looked so darn unwieldly. ^^;

I've used 5.0 and CS2....5.0 is sooooo much better!

Added after a bit:



Just a rough vector sketch. I still need to decorate the tree, add shading, and make a background....

[Techno the fox]

OOOH UNIX FAMILY CHRISTMAS PIC!

Sorry if anyone wanted a festive explosion, it's far too early for me to start my Christmas styled explosions, and I'm tired right now so all you get is this really happy face.

^.^

Hmmm.

*Looks to his left*
*Looks to his right*
*Looks behind, above, and below him*
*whispers*
Yeah, Unix-tan would be a bit of a fun-spoiler at a christmas party...


*resumes normal tone*

Puppy-linux-chan is just soooo adorable...

And who is that little pink cutie on the tree..Is it bliss-tan? Looks like her..

Awesome Pics of Ubuntu-tan as well

*Thumbs up*

Ever considered about switching to a wind-powered source of vector energy? ^__^

Wind is good. There's also Coal, Electricity and Darkmatter.
Though darkmatter processing is still a  New Technology. There are few accidents..But the few that do happen are often quite explosive...How much you ask?
I've got a scale...
10 MEGAC-CHANS WORTH OF EXPLOSIVE ENERGY.

So yeah, you'd best stick to wind ;


Oh...And you didn't hear that little Unix-sama remark from me...

*Dissapears into the shadows*

[Bella]

This is how far I've gotten...

I alllllllmost want to put a certain OS X sister in there (I'm not saying why...but she will be hangin' with IRIX-tan)...as a sort of joke toward OS X's Unix heritage, plus it could certainly add to the family tension Any opinions?

OOOH UNIX FAMILY CHRISTMAS PIC!

Sorry if anyone wanted a festive explosion, it's far too early for me to start my Christmas styled explosions, and I'm tired right now so all you get is this really happy face.

^__^

Good 'nuf for me!

Hmmm.

*Looks to his left*
*Looks to his right*
*Looks behind, above, and below him*
*whispers*
Yeah, Unix-tan would be a bit of a fun-spoiler at a christmas party...

Gahhh! I have no ideas what your standings were before, but I think it's safe to say you just lost -2 points on the Unix-sama-ism disciple scale

*resumes normal tone*

Puppy-linux-chan is just soooo adorable...

And who is that little pink cutie on the tree..Is it bliss-tan? Looks like her..

Awesome Pics of Ubuntu-tan as well

*Thumbs up*

That's what Puppy-chan looks like when she's not out camping *looks at C-Chan*
Yeah, that's Bliss-tan. I can't believe I did it all on the computer, too!
And I'm glad you like Ubuntu-tan!

Wind is good. There's also Coal, Electricity and Darkmatter.
Though darkmatter processing is still a New Technology. There are few accidents..But the few that do happen are often quite explosive...How much you ask?
I've got a scale...
10 MEGAC-CHANS WORTH OF EXPLOSIVE ENERGY.

So yeah, you'd best stick to wind ;


Oh...And you didn't hear that little Unix-sama remark from me...

*Dissapears into the shadows*

Ahahah!! I saw you put that lil' NT remark in there!

*If UnixWare-tan was here right now...*

[C-Chan]

What the?  @@

I swear that post ended with "I've used 5.0 and CS2....5.0 is sooooo much better! " last I saw it.  @@'

Alrighty then,... I've got my work cut out it seems.  -v-

*starts typing*

Added after 23 minutes:

Aha! I've always thought wind energy was the best form of alternative energy!

For me, it's that wireless "free" energy that Tesla was working on, and scared the hell out of many an industrialist.  ^^

Funny you should mention that, though, because I've always compared my inspiration to the wind. Artistically, I'm like a hang-glider standing on top of a mountain, and I must wait for a wind of inspiration to come! If it is a powerful one, I will majestically fly to the bottom...if it is a false one, I will spend some time in traction!

....Man, I think my inner-hippie just made an appearance...

Well you're lucky then.  ^^
Cause since I'm no artist, my inspiration always feels comparable to being an Amazon Marketplace merchant fulfilling an order (yeah, used to do that for a while).  If it's a powerful one, I will majestically throw in free Tracking service.  If it's a false one, I curse the loss of my profit margin via Amazon's monster cut and overpriced shipping fees.  Hardly romantic, I know.... T___T'

I still don't know what's up with that...I never make any Windows-tans and redwood forest n' rainy weather jokes (Pacific northwest), or Multics or DEC-tan chowder jokes (Massachusetts).

Something gets me about the greatest OS of all time originating from Jersey

How about the one about Macintoshes, pies, and "All-American"?  ^^

*laughs at own stupid joke*

.....Wassat..........?

*goes to wikipedia*

O________O

*gulp*

Hey now, that was different before too...''
What did you say then,..... was it something fair and foul, or foul and fair?  ^.^

I've used 5.0 and CS2....5.0 is sooooo much better!

In much the same way as the Classic Windows look is pretty snappy and easy to work with.  Not much for looks, but even then themes could be changed around a bit to something nicer.

Just a rough vector sketch. I still need to decorate the tree, add shading, and make a background....

*SWOONAGE*

....Well, I know you made a newer one, so I'll hold till that one.  ^.^

Sorry if anyone wanted a festive explosion, it's far too early for me to start my Christmas styled explosions,

Ah yeah, that reminds me....

I have to order more green-colored fireworks.  ^^;

and I'm tired right now so all you get is this really happy face.

^__^

Ooooooooh,... dude,... you know I copyrighted that, right?  ^^
So yeah,... like,... should be more like this:  ^.^

^__^©2007 C-chan Extortion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BWAHAHAHA!!!  ^V^

There are few accidents..But the few that do happen are often quite explosive...How much you ask?
I've got a scale...
10 MEGAC-CHANS WORTH OF EXPLOSIVE ENERGY.

Bah!  That's old news.  ^__^
My researchers and I just broke the GIGAC-CHAN barrier last Wednesday.  ^v^

*pats Techno in the back*

Put you'll get there eventually, Kitsune-san.  Don't give up!  Fight-o!!!  ^V^

Gahhh! I have no ideas what your standings were before, but I think it's safe to say you just lost -2 points on the Unix-sama-ism disciple scale

<____<

....

>____>

......

*quickly switches Techno's ratings book with his own*

Fufufufu..... ^____^
Sorry Kitsune-san,... but your sacrifice shall not be in vain!  

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*curiously opens ratings book*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

*gets dragged away by UNIX MPs*

That's what Puppy-chan looks like when she's not out camping *looks at C-Chan*

Watcha lookin' at me for, missy?  
You said "survivalist" Puppy-chan, and I just couldn't help but think... "Ryoga Cosplay"!  ^V^

[melodramatically]  Ahhhhh!!!  I feel like such a victim.  Â¯0¯\

Yeah, that's Bliss-tan. I can't believe I did it all on the computer, too!
And I'm glad you like Ubuntu-tan!

Hoh,... well I still have to analyze thd drawing, so won't go into detail just yet.  But I do remember the original had PCLOS-sama, so it was kinda surprising to see Bliss-tan instead.  But it was still a very appropriate choice given her relationship with UNIX-tans, so I definitely like it too. ^___^

In any event, the picture itself is HUGE in scope and will take some time to analyze, so I'll be back for that.  Don't anyone go away!  

*trots off to finish other business*

Added after 1 hours 44 minutes:

*phew*  Okay, that took a while.... ^^'

In any event, I know you're still not done yet, so I'll try to be brief AND broad as well since I know that vector is like sculpting,... the image improves progressively as you correct, readjust and rethink elements.  ^^

UNIX-sama:  I will say this,... you know how to vary a woman's clothing.  ^___^
Face is perfect, clothing and draping is excellent, hands are good, and legs are what a sight!  ^v^

*self-flagellates for disrespectful comments*

Don't forget to revisit the wheelchair later to break up all the grey.  Also, the UNIX Rod could be a little bit thinner, and end a little lower than Slackware-tan's chin (otherwise, it looks like the Goddess is propping her up).

Slackware-tan:  Still looks like a suck-up.  Would be cute to have her hold on to her pipe with that hand -- Sherlock Holmes style.... ^__^

Linux-sama:  Awwwwwwwww yeah, she's lookign beautiful in color.  ^v^

*drools*

Face is serene and spot-on, clothing is Oscar-night quality, Angelic Tux prop is adorable, legs are,... gimme.  ^__^
There is a color light show going on, though, so don't forget to shade the back of her hair in red, green, blue, etc.  ^____^

IRIX-san:  I see she's still fairly roughly vector-sketched, so I reckon you're still thinking up elements of her design.  Still, it's looking great and futuristic so far, and indeed she'd probably have that almost Haruhi-like obsession with putting on some unique hair-style each day (here, quintuple pigtails it seems).  

The light show, though, does not seem to go well with white, so hope you're planning to transpose this on a darker background.  ^.^

Bliss-tan:  This would be your first Gus-san fanart, so congratulations are in order!  ^___^

*clap clap clap*

Cute as a button, small and pink,.. nuff said. ^__^
Funny how you and I also envision Virus-tans and not being entirely full height (at least not always).  I picture everyone (except Viru-sama herself) as being rather pint-sized.

SCO-tan:  Bratty,... but also kinda, sorta reminds me of hacchan for some odd reason that's, perhaps, not altogether inappropriate.  ^.^
Drapery is very good here too, although her left leg needs a little bit more curvature.

Solaris-sama:  Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous,... and mucho kudos to the elaborate necklace and the elegant dress that's to die for.  ^__^
On the other hand,... the whole appearance just screams:  "Shower ME, not that damn penguin woman, with attention!".  ^v^

Puppy-chan:  Aha!  So THAT'S her default look.  ^__^
My only reference was your old pic with her and AROS-chan, and an old sketch of her with hacchan, so I had no idea I chose the wrong-colored blonde hair, or that she has a red bow instead of a blue scrunchie holding up her ponytail.  Sorry.  ^^;

But the rest I guess I got okay, and certainly we're talking WAY different clothing scenarios.  ^____^

Cute as a button here too and excellent job with the difficulty draping here as that's not an easy position to work with.  The body for the most part is ready for shading, except for her left arm and leg which still need some adjustment.  The width of her right shoulder could be contracted just a little bit further (just like you did with Linux-sama and Solaris-sama) just so it has that angle shot appearance.

Tree:  phenomenal job with the detail thus far.  ^__^
See if maybe you can use a Pattern Fill or two to add a prickly pine needle effect.  ^.^

[Techno the fox]

Ooooooooh,... dude,... you know I copyrighted that, right? ^^
So yeah,... like,... should be more like this: ^.^

^__^©2007 C-chan Extortion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BWAHAHAHA!!! ^V^

Gyaah! I didn't notice that..But now...WITNESS THE AWESOME POWER OF THE EDIT BUTTON!

Heheheh.. ^.^

<____<

....

>____>

......

*quickly switches Techno's ratings book with his own*

Fufufufu..... ^____^
Sorry Kitsune-san,... but your sacrifice shall not be in vain!

I wouldn't do that C-chan..

Let's start at 0

I use windows -10
I've never used Linux or Unix -10
That last little remark I made about Unix-sama -2
Overall -22
-_- I feel so ashamed..

Warning: It's now time for Techno's daily bad pun.
Hmm....Bliss-tan...Someone must've convinced her that the tree runs windows..*rimshot*
-End-

Also, the UNIX Rod could be a little bit thinner, and end a little lower than Slackware-tan's chin (otherwise, it looks like the Goddess is propping her up).

Hahaha. Y'know, I hadn't really noticed that until now..But it does..

Anyway, I love what Irix-tan is doing with her hands. Colorful ^.^

Hmmmm, whenever I look at this pic "Totally Scrooged, Holiday Broadcasting" From Gex 3 comes to mind.

That song fits a unix family christmas so well.

(Yes I have the MP3 if anyone wants it just ask. I also have the complete soundtracks to Gex 2 enter the gecko and Gex 3)

[Bella]

Well you're lucky then. ^^
Cause since I'm no artist, my inspiration always feels comparable to being an Amazon Marketplace merchant fulfilling an order (yeah, used to do that for a while). If it's a powerful one, I will majestically throw in free Tracking service. If it's a false one, I curse the loss of my profit margin via Amazon's monster cut and overpriced shipping fees. Hardly romantic, I know.... T___T'

Oh come on now...there are people who've done a lot less than you that I've considered artists. You are an artist!

How about the one about Macintoshes, pies, and "All-American"? ^^

*laughs at own stupid joke*

Ha. Ha. Ha.  ;018

No, them Apples make me think of progressive-thinking Californians, trying to make the world a better place....hehee...

Hey now, that was different before too...''
What did you say then,..... was it something fair and foul, or foul and fair? ^.^

No, you see, I'm far to vain about my posts. When I came back to post that pic, I felt what I originally posted lacked a certain...."zing!"

Ooooooooh,... dude,... you know I copyrighted that, right? ^^
So yeah,... like,... should be more like this: ^.^

^__^©2007 C-chan Extortion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BWAHAHAHA!!! ^V^

XD (put a copyright on that!)

Watcha lookin' at me for, missy?
You said "survivalist" Puppy-chan, and I just couldn't help but think... "Ryoga Cosplay"! ^V^

[melodramatically] Ahhhhh!!! I feel like such a victim. ¯0¯\

I'm looking at you cause I never thought I'd see a survivalist Puppy-chan!
I have to start blurting out other random proper nouns and and adjectives and see what comes of it

Hoh,... well I still have to analyze thd drawing, so won't go into detail just yet. But I do remember the original had PCLOS-sama, so it was kinda surprising to see Bliss-tan instead. But it was still a very appropriate choice given her relationship with UNIX-tans, so I definitely like it too. ^___^

I thought it was too blue with PCLOS-san....

Still debating whether or not an OS X should make an appearance, though...

UNIX-sama: I will say this,... you know how to vary a woman's clothing. ^___^
Face is perfect, clothing and draping is excellent, hands are good, and legs are what a sight! ^v^

*self-flagellates for disrespectful comments*

Don't forget to revisit the wheelchair later to break up all the grey. Also, the UNIX Rod could be a little bit thinner, and end a little lower than Slackware-tan's chin (otherwise, it looks like the Goddess is propping her up).

O________O

You just made a comment on Unix-sama's legs, instead of how simple she looks, or how she's more effective than correct!

*phones rings*

*answers*

*hangs up*

Yeah, that was the Unix family caterer...they want me to let you know they're having a roast ham for their holiday dinner!

But yeah, I've fixed the rod and I'll work on the chair a bit...

Slackware-tan: Still looks like a suck-up. Would be cute to have her hold on to her pipe with that hand -- Sherlock Holmes style.... ^__^

Yes, I was thinking of doing so...

Linux-sama: Awwwwwwwww yeah, she's lookign beautiful in color. ^v^

*drools*

Face is serene and spot-on, clothing is Oscar-night quality, Angelic Tux prop is adorable, legs are,... gimme. ^__^
There is a color light show going on, though, so don't forget to shade the back of her hair in red, green, blue, etc. ^____^

I was trying to figure out how to do some kind of interesting lighting...

IRIX-san: I see she's still fairly roughly vector-sketched, so I reckon you're still thinking up elements of her design. Still, it's looking great and futuristic so far, and indeed she'd probably have that almost Haruhi-like obsession with putting on some unique hair-style each day (here, quintuple pigtails it seems).

The light show, though, does not seem to go well with white, so hope you're planning to transpose this on a darker background. ^.^

I dunno what's with her hair, either....XD
and I want to do a full background on this...

Bliss-tan: This would be your first Gus-san fanart, so congratulations are in order! ^___^

*clap clap clap*

Cute as a button, small and pink,.. nuff said. ^__^
Funny how you and I also envision Virus-tans and not being entirely full height (at least not always). I picture everyone (except Viru-sama herself) as being rather pint-sized.

Yeah, she wants to be the angel topping the tree

SCO-tan: Bratty,... but also kinda, sorta reminds me of hacchan for some odd reason that's, perhaps, not altogether inappropriate. ^.^
Drapery is very good here too, although her left leg needs a little bit more curvature.

Did you just insinuate....?

;026

Solaris-sama: Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous,... and mucho kudos to the elaborate necklace and the elegant dress that's to die for. ^__^
On the other hand,... the whole appearance just screams: "Shower ME, not that damn penguin woman, with attention!". ^v^

She could be in just about any pose and you'd assume that, eh?

Not that it's incorrect...I think she goes though life thinking that...

Puppy-chan: Aha! So THAT'S her default look. ^__^
My only reference was your old pic with her and AROS-chan, and an old sketch of her with hacchan, so I had no idea I chose the wrong-colored blonde hair, or that she has a red bow instead of a blue scrunchie holding up her ponytail. Sorry. ^^;

But the rest I guess I got okay, and certainly we're talking WAY different clothing scenarios. ^____

Nah, this is just her winter wear. I make her hair a bit more yellow, however...

Tree: phenomenal job with the detail thus far. ^__^
See if maybe you can use a Pattern Fill or two to add a prickly pine needle effect. ^.^

Yeah, I have to work on the tree a bit more...

Let's start at 0

I use windows -10
I've never used Linux or Unix -10
That last little remark I made about Unix-sama -2
Overall -22
-_- I feel so ashamed..

Warning: It's now time for Techno's daily bad pun.
Hmm....Bliss-tan...Someone must've convinced her that the tree runs windows..*rimshot*
-End-

Brother Techno hath forgoteth his awesomely pro-Linux signature! That shall be worthy of a few points!

And as for that pun...It's funny and all...but...Bliss is kinda a Unix virus...

If you replaced Bliss with just about any other Viru-tan, you'd have a classic!

Anyway, I love what Irix-tan is doing with her hands. Colorful ^.^

Hmmmm, whenever I look at this pic "Totally Scrooged, Holiday Broadcasting" From Gex 3 comes to mind.

That song fits a unix family christmas so well.

(Yes I have the MP3 if anyone wants it just ask. I also have the complete soundtracks to Gex 2 enter the gecko and Gex 3)

I'm unfamiliar with the song your talking about

But yeah, I was a bit inspired with IRIX-tan by a recent TSO concert I went to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Orchestra

They play a lot of awesome Christmas songs, and put on one of the most incredible light shows ever!

[Aurora Borealis]

Great job on that Xmas picture so far! I've got a few things to say...

1. Slackware-tan looks really cool with her hair down!

2. I've wondered if SCO-tan is permanently confined to crutches.

3. I especially like IRIX-tan and her crazy lightshows!

4. If you are going to add in one of the OSX-tans, may I suggest adding in Panther-tan? Or a Jaguar-tan would be good too because you haven't drawn either of them yet. But then again, either Leopard-tan or Rhapsody-tan would probably seem like the best candidate of the OSX-tans for the picture because Leopard-tan would have the best appreciation for IRIX-tan's crazy lightshows and Rhapsody-tan hands out bottles of apple cider... or eggnog!

[CaptBrenden]

*squints at Bella* say.. where did you say you were from again?  My buddy went to a concert of theirs recently...