What geek doesn’t at least respect Linux? And even if you aren’t a fan of the OS, who doesn’t love Tux the Linux Penguin? I know I do! So here are ten of the coolest Tux projects I could find on the world wide web.

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3D Tux Cake

For those of you with a sweet tooth, Joseph Hall posted this amazing 3-D Tux cake on his blog that he baked in his own apartment kitchen! He even includes step by step instructions and a list of things you will need if you decide to tackle this adorable and tasty project.

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Crocheted Tux Keychain

A Tux-the-penguin you can take with you everywhere? Rin posted this adorable crocheted Tux keychain back in October. I just can’t resist a googly-eyed penguin.

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Swarovski Tux

Just because you are a geek, doesn’t mean you don’t love bling! iso100 posted this Swarovski crystal Tux the penguin on Tech Source.

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Sew Your Own Tux

The Free Penguin Project dares ask why Linux codes are free, but snuggly penguin patterns are not? I found this great free Tux-sewing pattern via Domestika on her blog, Domestik Goddess.

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Origami Tux

If paper crafts are more your style, you will love this Tux origami found at Michal Kosmulski’s homepage. It takes a lot of origami paper, but it looks great as a finished product.

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Print, Cut & Paste Tux

A simpler way to get a paper Tux to hang out on your desk was listed anonymously on Media Fire. It is a simple printout that only requires the skills we all learned in kindergarten–cut and paste!

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Tux Bento

Some people take their food very seriously. MothHunter, a user at Tech Source takes his Tux-shaped. He posted an awesome Tux bento (bento like this is also called kyraben).

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 Tux Chocolates

Who can resist a chocolate penguin? jikuykendall obviously can’t! This user posted these delicious looking Tux chocolates on Tech Source‘s weird/funny/cool Tux list.

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Knitted Tux Binary Mittens

And last, but definitely not least, every Linux-loving-knitter‘s dream: Binary Code Tux mittens! Flibbertigibit Bunny created this awesome knitting pattern for a totally geeky, comfy pair of winter mittens! (Found via Crafty Crafty).

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There are a ton of other great Linux and Tux related craft projects out there for the Linux lover (or penguin lover) in all of us, but these ten are the ones I just couldn’t resist. If you are a truly dedicated Linux user, there are a plethora of crafty opportunities out there for you, you can even incorporate Tux into your hair style, like Billymavenstone on Tech Source. Because that is some Linux-geek dedication!

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• 3-D Linux Tux Cake
• Crocheted Tux Key Chain
• Swarovski Tux
• Sew Your Own Tux
• Origami Tux
• Print, Cut & Paste Tux
• Tux Bento
• Tux Chocolates
• Knitted Tux Binary Mittens