It’s called a “money shift”, and, assuming there isn’t a gate or interlock in the transmission to stop you, you will massively over rev the engine, and destroy it.
I haven’t run Linux myself, but I know people who have.
The Linux experience, from the outside, seemed to consist of solving problems that wouldn’t exist if you just used the OS your computer came with, and being so very proud of your geek prowess, without having the self awareness to realise you’re the one who broke it in the first place.
The cure seems to be growing up, having adult responsibilities, and not having the time or inclination to spend an evening un-fucking your computer.