Why Is Turning On a Computer Called “Booting”?

Why Is Turning On a Computer Called “Booting”? The tech world is full of all kinds of weird words, and one strange but omnipresent example is the verb “boot” or “reboot.” Why do we use this term when talking about powering on our phones and PCs, and what does it have to do with rugged footwear? Views: 0Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Related