Linked by David Adams on Sat 17th May 2008 03:39 UTC, submitted by IdaAshley
Ever wonder what makes a computer tick or how a UNIX server does what it does? Discover what happens when you push the power button on your computer. This article discusses the different boot types, managing the AIX bootlist and the AIX boot sequence. After reading this article, you will better understand what exactly happens when your server starts.
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2005-11-10
What I'd like to know is what an OS does when it shuts down??
Why does it even touch the disk at all? I really don't understand why it takes so long. A Kill signal should be sent to all processes, and then the power cut. What is the hard disk needed for? If there's stuff still be saved, why wasn't it saved when it was changed to begin with (like preferences &c.)?
Whatever happened to the Amiga way of shutting down? Why isn't that possible now