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An automatic procedure begun when you first turn on or reset your computer, that loads an operating system into memory, usually from hard disk. A set of constructions contained in ROM begin executing, first running a series of power-on self tests (POST) to check that devices such as hard disks are in working order, then locating and loading the operating system, and finally, passing control of the computer over to that operating system.
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The time when the head is enclosed by the sheath of the uppermost leaf.
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To start or restart your computer; loading your operating system.
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the trunk of a vehicle.
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A common expression used to describe the process of starting a computer with a bootstrap program.
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