Demystifying the Linux start-up processes

Sunday, October 14. 2007

Demystifying the Linux start-up processes

A great article on Linux boot processes, what they do, and how to change what boots when.

Linux users can boast long times between reboots, but even so, the startup screens will grace your display at some time. Here’s just what your computer is doing during this process, the several important steps that occur and the order they take place, and how you can take control.