boot process

Question: I know how to boot into single user mode under Linux and FreeBSD . But, how do I boot into single user mode under HP-UX UNIX operating system?

Answer: . First, you need to interrupt the boot process ...

Understanding the Linux boot process is crucial for being able to effectively troubleshoot a Linux system, when boot problems occur.

For example, someone could have made some undocumented changes during the previous shift to a critical file that affects the boot process.

Now, it's your shift, and you have to bring the machine down for a hardwa

Understanding the Linux boot process is crucial for being able to effectively troubleshoot a Linux system, when boot problems occur.

Back in July we shared Red Hat's intentions to replace RHGB with Plymouth, a new graphical boot process that is able to benefit from the latest Linux graphics capabilities.

Back in July we shared Red Hat's intentions to replace RHGB with Plymouth, a new graphical boot process that is able to benefit from the latest Linux graphics capabilities.

LWN: "Testers of the Fedora 10 beta (or Rawhide) have recently noticed that the X server has been moved from its traditional home on virtual terminal 7 to VT1.

This move, which has spawned a lengthy flame war (OK, two lengthy flame wars) is motivated by a desire to speed the boot process by avoiding the VT switch.

It seems like a relatively small change, but our community has a strong sense of tradition, apparently."

Testers of the Fedora 10 beta (or Rawhide) have recently noticed that the X server has been moved from its traditional home on virtual terminal 7 to VT1.

This move, which has spawned a lengthy flame war (OK, two lengthy flame wars) is motivated by a desire to speed the boot process by avoiding the VT switch.

It seems like a relatively small change, but our community has a strong sense of tradition, apparently.

Ben Kevan's Blog: "Have you booted up your computer and wondered, what is really going on here. Why is it taking so long, or how could a new kernel, or a kernel modification help speed up my boot.

Well wonder no more."

Have you booted up your computer and wondered, what is really going on here. Why is it taking so long, or how could a new kernel, or a kernel modification help speed up my boot.

Well wonder no more.

I want to put notebook drives in a Cobalt Qube 3 so it can run fanless. I bought a Seagate Momentus 120GB drive but the Linux boot process said the drive wasn't recognized.