<P> Tux Paint stands apart from typical graphics editing software (such as GIMP or Photoshop) that it was designed to be usable by children as young as 3 years of age . The user interface is meant to be intuitive, and utilizes icons, audible feedback and textual hints to help explain how the software works . The brightly colored interface, sound effects and cartoon mascot (Tux, the mascot of the Linux kernel) are meant to engage children . </P> <P> Tux Paint's normal interface is split into five sections: </P> <Ul> <Li> Toolbox, containing the various basic tools (see below) and application controls (undo, save, new, print) </Li> <Li> Canvas, where the images are drawn and edited </Li> <Li> Color palette, where colors can be chosen (when applicable to the current tool) </Li> <Li> Selector, providing various selectable objects (e.g., brushes, fonts or sub-tools, depending on the current tool) </Li> <Li> Information area, where instructions, tips and encouragement are provided </Li> </Ul> <Li> Toolbox, containing the various basic tools (see below) and application controls (undo, save, new, print) </Li>

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