Definition
To switch one's operating system to Linux.
Origins
A reference to Linux's official mascot, Tux the penguin.
In Context
- "Good idea to embrace the penguin and let go of the Bill."
- "I have tried gnome on a 440Mhz Ultra10 and a dual 450Mhz Ultra60, and if a P5-200 […] will run it any better I'll throw all of my Suns away tomorrow and embrace the penguin."
- "Linux continues to look spiffier and spiffier. That's good news whether you're ready to embrace the penguin, or just like Microsoft getting a little motivation to improve its own software […]"