Booting

Loading the Operating System into memory and getting it running is called "bootstrapping". In easier terms, it is referred to as "booting". The boot process can be complex and understanding it needs an in-depth knowledge of the working of Unix. Knowing the boot process will help in understanding Unix in common. Within the boot process the philosophy of Unix having several small programs can be seen. These programs perform a specific job, rather than having one huge program that attempts to do everything.