About Tux Racer
Tux Racer lets you take on the role of Tux the Linux Penguin as he races down steep, snow-covered mountains. Enter cups and compete to win the title!
Tux Racer 0.61a
Tux Racer lets you take on the role of Tux the Linux Penguin as he races down steep, snow-covered mountains. Enter cups and compete to win the title!
- By Sunspire Studios
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Feb 18, 2001
Technical details
| Publisher | Sunspire Studios |
|---|---|
| Author | Jasmin F. Patry |
| Version | 0.61a |
| Release date | 2001-02-18 |
| License | GPL |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | SunspireStudios.TuxRacer |
Install Tux Racer from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SunspireStudios.TuxRacer -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=SunspireStudios.TuxRacer -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=SunspireStudios.TuxRacer -e
Frequently asked questions
Is Tux Racer free?
Yes. Tux Racer is free and open-source software released under the GPL license.
What is the latest version of Tux Racer?
The latest version is 0.61a, released on Feb 18, 2001.
Is it safe to download Tux Racer?
The download button links to the official installer published on sourceforge.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 1497e326af9aa591243f4ff1083d4d99de7dc5f0396e37f45ca7bf4f98823c34.
Which Windows versions does Tux Racer support?
Tux Racer runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall Tux Racer?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Tux Racer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SunspireStudios.TuxRacer -e.
Is there a portable version of Tux Racer?
Yes. Tux Racer is available as a portable ZIP archive (download, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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