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Member since:At work I need to have my computer started at a certain time or else my boss will think I'm late. It takes about 10 minutes to start up Windows with all the applications that's needed for my work (Windows itself takes about 5-6 minutes). If I could cut that boot time in half I could miss a subway train and still have time over. So don't diss boot times. Even though my situation depends a lot on how the autostart apps behave I would've saved time if Windows could behave better.
Member since:I care about boot times and maintenance-free computers because computers are made for the purpose of serving us humans, not vice versa, belive it or not. I view my *personal* computer similary to how I view my scientific calculator; which means that old fashioned mainframe-like behaviors (like maintenance, loud fans, heat, or silly boot times) disturbs me.
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Henrik K.
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2005-06-29
What's with some people and boot times. Sure, 15 seconds beats any on my Linux boxes. So? I boot my home server once per 40-60 days. Why should I care for boot times? Desktop, you say? Well, I boot my desktop PC (with Windows or Linux) once (maybe twice, if I have to leave to the office). I do it while making myself a brekfast and coffee. I still don't care if it's up within 15 seconds.
Yes, it's nice to have fast boottime, but it's overrated.