The Linux effect is when a nerd is so fixated in messing around with his or her Linux computer (then fixing the results of said messing around) that he or she is oblivious to everything else.

This is known to cause displeased partners and messy bedrooms, among other things.
You can really see the Linux effect in Josh's room!
by JoshTheKing February 28, 2009
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