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*Mikko represents the Nokia MikroMikko, also known as Nokia PC, a line of personal computers made by Nokia in the 1980s, some of them are IBM PC compatible and run MS-DOS. <ref name="MikkoFacts">[https://sudonull.com/post/105952-More-than-Phones-How-Nokia-Launched-Computers-Microsoft-Lumia-Blog Sudonull: More than Phones - How Nokia Launched Computers]</ref> | *Mikko represents the Nokia MikroMikko, also known as Nokia PC, a line of personal computers made by Nokia in the 1980s, some of them are IBM PC compatible and run MS-DOS. <ref name="MikkoFacts">[https://sudonull.com/post/105952-More-than-Phones-How-Nokia-Launched-Computers-Microsoft-Lumia-Blog Sudonull: More than Phones - How Nokia Launched Computers]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 05:32, 26 April 2025
Technical
- Mikko represents the Nokia MikroMikko, also known as Nokia PC, a line of personal computers made by Nokia in the 1980s, some of them are IBM PC compatible and run MS-DOS. [1]
- His current appearance is largely based on the MikroMikko 3TT model, hence the sleeker look. He used to have a more clunky, less coordinated appearance, based on older models.
- His first name is derived from MikroMikko itself.
- His last name Rautiainen has the root word rautia, a variant of rautio, archaic Finnish word for "smith", alluding to his industrial background.[2]
- His color palette references MikroMikko's hardware and Nokia DOS floppy disks.[3]
- His hair style and wool collar are inspired by the MikroMikko's ram/Aries logo. [4]
- Mikko's stoicism alludes to how the MikroMikko was built to handle harsh environments.[1]
Misc.
- Mikko's fondness for natural designs is inspired by MikroMikko's environmentally friendly design.[5]
- Mikko's skills in interior and furniture design, is inspired from the promotional media made for the MikroMikko, which featured sleek, 1980s-style office architecture. [6] [7] [8]
- Mikko's attire is a mix of 1980s sci-fi attire and Finnish Iron Age clothing, particularly featured in epics like the Kalevala, referencing the MikroMikko 3TT’s advertising featuring Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s The Forging Of The Sampo.[9]
- Mikko has a soft spot for younger Techne and is considered a good instructor, thanks to his straightforwardness and patience.
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sudonull: More than Phones - How Nokia Launched Computers
- ↑ Rautiainen - Wiktionary
- ↑ Nokia DOS, image from Pena Sarajärvi on Twitter
- ↑ MikroMikko Aries logo
- ↑ MikroMikko brand history on Fujitsu.fi (translated from Finnish) MikroMikko was also the first environmentally friendly computer. Attention was paid to electricity consumption. The recycling of old, end-of-use equipment was developed.
- ↑ MikroMikko on Finnish Postmodernism Instagram
- ↑ MikroMikko on Finnish Postmodernism Instagram Part 2
- ↑ MikroMikko 3TT promotional from Fujitsu.fi
- ↑ MikroMikko advertisement depicting the forging of the Sampo
