Understanding the Linux Startup Processes
August 17th, 2011
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This is a link to a brief description of what happens in a Linux system, from the time that you turn on the power, to the time that you log in and get a bash prompt. Understanding this will be helpful when you need to solve problems or configure your system.
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/From-PowerUp-To-Bash-Prompt-HOWTO.html
Greg O’Keefe, gcokeefe@postoffice.utas.edu.au