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How does the Linux system start? We switch the box on, and in a few seconds, everything is working. What is going on behind the scenes?

This presentation will demystify the boot process for beginners and provide some great tips for intermediate Linux users.

Topics for discussion:

A) bootloader
1) Grub, Lilo
2) others ?
3) boot from other devices ?

B) init, upstart

C) the rest ...

This is a presentation suggestion. You can volunteer to present this topic at a future meeting.