Boot

1. Also known as boot up, booting is the process of powering on a computer causing it to load the operating system or other platform. During the boot process the computer will perform a self diagnostics also known as a POST as well as load important data or programs to help in the operation of the computer.
2. See our kick definition for additional information about what it means to get boot or booted from chat.

Also see: Bootstrap loader, Chat definitions, Cold boot, Initialize, IPL, POST, Reboot, Shutdown