definition: the process of powering it on and starting the operating system

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Definition: the process of powering it on and starting the operating system A cold boot is when you turn the computer on from an off position. A warm boot is when you reset a computer that is already on. The few minutes that it takes for the computer to boot up are called the “black hole” of the digital age. During that time, there is nothing to do but wait and wait before one can log on.

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Definition: the process of powering it on and starting the operating system

A cold boot is when you turn the computer on from an off position. A warm boot is when you reset a computer that is already on.

The few minutes that it takes for the computer to boot up are called the “black hole” of the digital age. During that time, there is nothing to do but wait and wait before one can log on.