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nofretting t1_j33oj3b wrote

This is why starting a computer is referred to as "booting" the computer. The machine has to pull itself into operation by its own bootstraps.

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Elios000 t1_j33vg3b wrote

not sure why you got down voted because your correct in fact booting is short for bootstrapping. since at power on the hardware has basically pick it self up by its own bootstraps to get to a usable state

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Jimithyashford OP t1_j34s8rz wrote

Agree with the other guy. This is an interesting addition to the topic. Thanks.

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