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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>
**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 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 Mikro'''Mikko''' itself.
**His last name ''Rautiainen'' has the root word ''rautia'', a variant of ''rautio'', archaic Finnish word for "smith", alluding to his industrial background.<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rautiainen Rautiainen - Wiktionary]</ref>
*His color palette references MikroMikko's hardware and Nokia DOS floppy disks.<ref>[https://twitter.com/penasarajarvi/status/1366328068747501570 Nokia DOS, image from Pena Sarajärvi on Twitter]</ref>
*His color palette references MikroMikko's hardware and Nokia DOS floppy disks.<ref>[https://twitter.com/penasarajarvi/status/1366328068747501570 Nokia DOS, image from Pena Sarajärvi on Twitter]</ref>
*His hair style and wool collar are inspired by the MikroMikko's ram/Aries logo. <ref>[https://habrastorage.org/files/a5b/819/d6b/a5b819d6b58e45189f125813bb74e44f.jpg MikroMikko Aries logo]</ref>
*His hair style and wool collar are inspired by the MikroMikko's ram/Aries logo. <ref>[https://habrastorage.org/files/a5b/819/d6b/a5b819d6b58e45189f125813bb74e44f.jpg MikroMikko Aries logo]</ref>
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==Misc.==
==Misc.==
*His first name is derived from Mikro'''Mikko''' itself.
**His last name ''Rautiainen'' has the root word ''rautia'', a variant of ''rautio'', archaic Finnish word for "smith", alluding to his industrial background.<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rautiainen Rautiainen - Wiktionary]</ref>
*Mikko's fondness for natural designs is inspired by MikroMikko's environmentally friendly design.<ref>[https://www.net.fujitsu.fi/fi/historia/mikrotietokone/brandi/index.html 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.</ref>
*Mikko's fondness for natural designs is inspired by MikroMikko's environmentally friendly design.<ref>[https://www.net.fujitsu.fi/fi/historia/mikrotietokone/brandi/index.html 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.</ref>
*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. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRA3XgNCXb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MikroMikko on Finnish Postmodernism Instagram]</ref> <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRQBxZNM0K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MikroMikko on Finnish Postmodernism Instagram Part 2]</ref> <ref>[https://www.net.fujitsu.fi/fi/historia/mikrotietokone/kuvat/mikromikko3tt.jpg MikroMikko 3TT promotional from Fujitsu.fi]</ref>
*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. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRA3XgNCXb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MikroMikko on Finnish Postmodernism Instagram]</ref> <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRQBxZNM0K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MikroMikko on Finnish Postmodernism Instagram Part 2]</ref> <ref>[https://www.net.fujitsu.fi/fi/historia/mikrotietokone/kuvat/mikromikko3tt.jpg MikroMikko 3TT promotional from Fujitsu.fi]</ref>
*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''.<ref>[https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vutapdvhg688l3hmr30k8/mm_sammontaonta_NET87_page-0001.jpg?rlkey=9vhy7tlqb06118j5utgttj43t&st=4m9hpi6o& MikroMikko advertisement depicting the forging of the ''Sampo'']</ref>
*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''.<ref>[https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vutapdvhg688l3hmr30k8/mm_sammontaonta_NET87_page-0001.jpg?rlkey=9vhy7tlqb06118j5utgttj43t&st=4m9hpi6o& MikroMikko advertisement depicting the forging of the ''Sampo'']</ref>
*Mikko has a soft spot for younger Techne and is considered a good instructor, thanks to his straightforwardness and patience.


==Notes and References==
==Notes and References==
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Latest revision as of 05:37, 7 May 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 color palette references MikroMikko's hardware and Nokia DOS floppy disks.[2]
  • His hair style and wool collar are inspired by the MikroMikko's ram/Aries logo. [3]
  • Mikko's stoicism alludes to how the MikroMikko was built to handle harsh environments.[1]

Misc.

  • 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.[4]
  • 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]

Notes and References