Linux

I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called Linux, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.

There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called Linux distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.

Tim: Hey, I found this really cool OS called Linux
Mark: I'd like to interject for a moment.....

by bignoobcoder October 6, 2021

Linux Bro

A Linux user who breaks down if anything uses over 1Mb of RAM. To them, everything is bloat, their preferred programs are objectively the best, and you suck at computers.

Often found in forums or other social apps ranting about how you should be using vim.

Person 1: “Network manager is bloat, also Ubuntu bad”
Person 2: “Yeah ok, Linux bro.

by SooshMeow December 14, 2021

Linus-proof

Slang term for "drop resistant" in the PC enthusiast community, originating from the running gag of Linus Sebastian, creator and host of Linus Tech Tips, dropping and breaking things.

"Hey Jake, I dropped the 10.000$ CPU and it's broken."
"Seriously? Again? They need to start making these things Linus-proof or we'll go bankrupt..."

by Bephen-Sturke December 21, 2021

Lincolnburgersonleeosis

Firecrotch disease.

Last night I went down on a ginger guy and saw he had a bad case of Lincolnburgersonleeosis forest around his genitals.

by NotNeenew May 12, 2022

Linux user

Someone who uses Linux. Users are often known for being computer science nerds who really enjoy modifying and tinkering with computers. This is in no way bad, and they are often confused with elitists who thinks everyone should use Linux and that you're "cringe" if you don't.

Bob: What OS do you use?
Bill: I'm a Linux user, you?
Bob: I use Windows
Bill: Nice

by Call911ForRobux August 8, 2023

The Linux Effect

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

Gangsta Lincoln

Big Pimpin' on a low budget.

Lincoln refers to the face on a 5 dollar bill, when you get laid off it's not about the benjamins anymore. It's about keepin' it Gangsta Lincoln.

"Check out my homie Chaz, he's keepin' it Gangsta Lincoln wit those Wal*Mart rims"

by Bukow November 24, 2009