Computer boot times can seem like forever

Courtesy Topix - Linux  Sun, 11/02/2008 - 09:32

Why don't computers turn on almost instantly like cell phones, MP3 players and other electronic things? It would be nice if there was less wasted time through the long "boot" - or start-up process - while ...


 

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