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  1. init - Wikipedia

    In Unix-like computer operating systems, init (short for initialization) is the first process started during booting of the operating system. Init is a daemon process that continues running until …

  2. System Initialization (x86) - OSDev Wiki

    Jul 9, 2023 · Hardware detection/Initialization -- the BIOS detects, enumerates, configures, and initializes every bus, and almost every piece of hardware on the system, using values that the …

  3. Understanding the Basics of Initialization | Lenovo US

    In computing, the term INIT is short for "initialization", which refers to the process of setting up a system or program. In particular, INIT is often used in the context of booting up a computer, …

  4. Navigating the Boot Process: A Deep Dive into Operating System ...

    Feb 26, 2024 · The boot process is the foundational journey an operating system (OS) embarks upon when a computer powers on. It's a complex orchestration of hardware interactions, …

  5. Initialization Process - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    The initialization prepares the hardware for an operating system to take control, organizing system resources including peripherals, memory, and processing time.

  6. Linux SysV init and Systemd essentials

    Feb 20, 2025 · One of the responsibilities of 'System V init' (SysV init) and 'Systemd' is to initialize the operating system. Initializing the operating system means starting essential system or …

  7. Chapter 3. The system initialization - Debian

    The computer system undergoes several phases of boot strap processes from the power-on event until it offers the fully functional operating system (OS) to the user.

  8. init command in Linux with examples - GeeksforGeeks

    Jul 15, 2025 · Learn about the 'init' process in Linux, its role in system initialization, managing runlevels, and enhancing system performance and reliability.

  9. Boot Process and System Initialization - sercankulcu.github.io

    Booting is the process of starting up a computer. It begins when the computer is powered on and ends when the operating system is fully loaded and ready to use. Think of it like starting your …

  10. Linux Init Systems - Linux Café

    Nov 23, 2024 · The init system is a fundamental component of a Linux operating system, responsible for initializing the user space and managing system processes during startup and …