The Process of Booting an Operating System

Posted on Thursday, April 13 2006 @ 7:00 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Thus far, we've discussed numerous intricacies of operating systems and how they interact with hardware, but we haven't yet given much thought to the basic concepts of computer processes, such as the booting process that we all take for granted. This write-up is intended to discuss the general principals involved in booting the operating system.

Learn more over at OS Weekly.


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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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