Booting Linux Faster

krony writes "IBM's DeveloperWorks explains how to decrease boot times for your Linux box. The concept is to load system services in parallel when possible. Most surprising to me is the use of 'make' to handle dependencies between services." The example system shown is able to cut its boot time in half, but the article stresses the effectiveness can vary widly from machine to machine.

Comments

Timely

[pete-classic]

I had a conversation with my Dad about Linux start times yesterday that went something like:

Dad: But it takes so long to start up.

Me: Yeah, but you only have to do it once.

-Peter

Re:This is actually important

[Piggymon]

So you answered a):Boot time matters. Nice. But what about b)? My linux system boots in 10 seconds, doesn't yours? What the hell are you people tormenting your computers with?

I only boot once a year

[codepunk]

I have lots of linux boxes and I only boot them once every year or so just to say I did. Who cares if it takes a minute to boot when it is gonna be up for year anyhow.

Re:Use the Power Save features

[be-fan]

Linux probably knows enough about power management for it to work on most laptops by now.
>>>>>>>>>>>
You'd think so, wouldn't you?