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Revision as of 18:51, 7 October 2007
Featured prominently below is a list of OS-tans, which are named after the operating system they personify combined with the Japanese suffix -tan (たん), an overly cute mispronunciation of -chan (ちゃん) (specifically a child's slurring of it). All were created by various amateur artists; and although the OS-tan phenomenon originated in the Japanese imageboard Futaba Channel and the overwhelming majority of the artwork is still produced in Japan, a growing number of international artists are contributing both fan-based and original artwork of their own. Therefore, this list is meant to record all OS-tans drawn or discovered to date, regardless of location, artistic merit or popularity of the system personified. Profiles will be provided for each character if possible; however, given the incongruous nature of this fan-based movement, these may not always be comprehensive.
In addition, a large number of computer-related characters are also included in this list, given that their important support role also makes them indivisible from the OS-tans (both in fan-based media and real life). These include personfications of hardware, software applications, browsers, websites, malware and game consoles.
Windows-tans
- Windows XP Pro (See also XP Family)
- Windows XP Homeko (See also XP Family)
- Windows XP Media Center Edition (See also XP Family)
- Windows Vista (fka Longhorn)
- Windows Vienna (fka Blackcomb)
Apple-tans
DOS-tans
- DR-DOS (aka, CP/M)
Linux-tans
- Linspire (aka Lindows)
- PCLinuxOS (aka PCLOS)
Unix-tans
- Solaris (aka SunOS)
- UNIX (Bell Labs)
Other OS-tans
Non OS-tans
App-tans
Hardware-tans
- Data Pending
Malware-tans
- Mimail (aka, Rabbit.EXE)
Moezilla
Site-tans
Male Characters
OS-Kuns
- Windows XP Homeo (See also XP Family)
- Windows XP Professional (See also XP Family)