A group of OS-tans. Background, left (clockwise): (in box),, (male), (in front), (fish outfit, with cat), (unusual form), (holding skirt). Background, right:, (not their 'official' os-tan). Foreground: (fairy), (levitated by CE). The OS-tan is an that originated within the Japanese. The OS-tan are the / of several by various amateur Japanese artists.

The OS-tan are typically depicted as women, with the OS-tan representative of operating systems usually depicted as sisters of varying ages. Though initially appearing only in fan work, the OS-tans proved popular enough that branches in and used the OS-tan concept as the basis for ad campaigns for and, respectively. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] The concept of the OS-tan is reported to have begun as a personification of the common perception of as unstable and prone to frequent crashes. Discussions on Futaba Channel likened this to the of a fickle, troublesome and as this personification expanded Me-tan was created and followed by the other characters. [ ] One of the early works to predominantly feature the OS-tan was an interactive showing a possible intro to an imaginary show known as Trouble Windows. A of this was eventually created and is partly responsible for the spread of the OS-tan to English language. [ ] The OS-tan are not an original concept and are predated by Toy's iMac Girl, who was featured on a series of desktops released between August 1998 and March 1999.

Commercial products [ ] produced one book based on OS-tan characters, titled Trouble Windows OS-tan FanBook ( とらぶる・うぃんどうず OSたんファンブック). It includes illustrations by over 25 contributors. It also includes 95-tan, ME-tan, XP-tan figures, titled OS Girl 95, OS Girl me, OS Girl XP respectively, but include a molded space for 2k-tan (named OS Girl 2K). ME-tan, 2K-tan, XP-tan were designed by GUHICO of Stranger Workshop, while 95-tan was designed by Fujisaki Shiro from H.B.Company.

Parthenon Production Limited,company had commercialized Pink Company's OS-tan products. MALINO from Deja Vu ArtWorks produced the Me Document and Shared Folder!

Trilogy, which were sold in digital format. Japanese version of Windows 7 Ultimate DSP Edition includes the unofficial Nanami Madobe mascot. This inspired Microsoft Taiwan to launch an official mascot for Microsoft Silverlight, Hikaru. This was followed up by giving Hikaru 'sisters', Lei, Aoi, and Yu. A Japanese version of Windows 7 Ultimate DSP edition x TOUCH MOUSE limited pack includes Windows 7 Ultimate DSP edition, Microsoft TOUCH MOUSE Limited Edition (Touch Mouse Limited Edition Artist Series), Microsoft TOUCH MOUSE tutorial animation with Madobe Nanami, Madobe Nanami Windows 7 theme (3 desktop backgrounds, sound). In 2009, an -based comic titled Ubunchu! Was serialized in Kantan Ubuntu!

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Spinoff from Weekly ASCII magazine. It was authored by Hiroshi Seo, with English version translated by Fumihito Yoshida, Hajime Mizuno, Martin Owens, Arturo Silva, and Anton Ekblad. Tan suffix [ ] The suffix Tan ( たん) is a mispronunciation of ( ちゃん), an informal, intimate, and diminutive for a person used for friends, family, and pets. In this case, the mispronunciation is used intentionally to achieve the contrived cute or charming effect that is commonly associated with its use by young children and is also sometimes added to the names of non-mascot characters.

The personifications as a whole are commonly simply called or mascot characters and as such the Tan suffix itself means nothing outside its role as an and its implications of cuteness. Normal suffixes including San, Chan, and Kun are also used with OS-tan depending on the character and the speaker's preference or omitted entirely. Examples [ ] Windows 10 [ ] The name of Windows 10 mascot is officially introduced as Touko Madobe on 31 July 2015. The Internet Explorer mascot confirmed Tōko's name on its official Facebook page. Her name is a homonym for one of the readings for 'ten' in Japanese, 'too/とお'. Her name is named by fans through an online poll. According to her profile, her origins are the Madobe family and she’s set 100 years in the future.

She likes online gaming and supporting others. Her personal traits are being an excellent student, and expanding her knowledge on technology. Her manager often worries since she’s a bit spontaneous. She also enjoys cheering on people who are working hard and doing their best. She has a part-time job at the Akibano Custom Computer Company where she is a rookie.

Windows 8.1 [ ]. Box art of Windows 8.1 Pro DSP Memorial Pack The Japanese Pro DSP edition Madobe Family version by Windows Navi+ (Techno-Alliance Corp.) is a limited (1000 units) version of Windows 8.1 Pro 32/64-bit edition with 3 types of Madobe family picture password wallpapers, Madobe character voices (Nanami, Yū, Ai, Claudia), Madobe family complete edition Windows theme pack, previously unpublished Madobe family designs, Final Pasocom Data Hikkoshi 9+ licence key, 3-month free trial, historical Windows logo stickers (XP, Vista, 7, 8). Other editions include a Memorial Pack version without voice, theme pack, stickers (6191 units); a 64-bit Windows Memorial Pack version with a Sculpt Mobile Mouse with Nanami decor (810 units). These editions were available for preorder on 2013-10-04 with release date on 2013-10-18. As part of the market launch, a Facebook draw of 8 followers took place when follower count reaches 80001; and total Twitter follower count for Yū and Ai reach 8001, where winners receive Madobe Yū and Ai-themed prizes. Additional types of Windows 8.1 Pro DSP edition Madobe family theme packs were also sold by ark (TowerHill corp), ZOA Corporation, TSUKUMO (Project White Co., Ltd.), Dospara Co., Ltd., BUY MORE (UNIT.COM INC.), Big Camera/Sofmap, PC One's. These versions include 2 types of wallpapers (Christmas, New Year), theme pack with system voices.