Boting

Boting refers to the process of starting up a computer or other electronic device. It involves the execution of a sequence of instructions that initialize the hardware and load the operating system. This process typically begins when a user presses the power button. The system's firmware, often stored in read-only memory (ROM), is the first software to run. It performs a power-on self-test (POST) to check if essential hardware components are functioning correctly. If the POST is successful, the firmware then locates and loads the operating system's bootloader from a storage device, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive. The bootloader is responsible for loading the operating system kernel into memory and then transferring control to it. Once the kernel is running, it continues the booting process by initializing various system services, drivers, and user interfaces, making the device ready for use. The entire sequence can vary in duration depending on the device's hardware and software configuration.