dual-boot
Choose your OS
Dual-boot describes a computer configured to run two different operating systems, with the user choosing which to load at startup.
A common setup pairs Windows with Linux: I dual-boot so I can game on Windows but do development work in Linux.
As a verb, to dual-boot is to set up or use such a configuration.
Barrier separating spaces
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
Windows · Linux · macOS · installation · firmware · disk management · startup · system configuration
Changing from one to another
- selectingPicking from options
- file sharingDistributing digital content online
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
- data transferMoving information electronically
Other available options
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- redundancyNeedless duplication
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
testing · sandbox · learning · customization
Works on multiple systems
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- productivityOutput relative to input
- legacy softwareOutdated programs still maintained
- proprietary softwareRestricted, owned computer programs
open-source · platform-specific · Adobe · Office · Steam · Proton
partition
Barrier separating spaces
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
operating system · Windows · Linux · macOS · installation · firmware · disk management · startup · system configuration
switching
Changing from one to another
- selectingPicking from options
- file sharingDistributing digital content online
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
alternatives
Other available options
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- redundancyNeedless duplication
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
experimentation · testing · sandbox · learning · customization
cross-platform
Works on multiple systems
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- productivityOutput relative to input
- legacy softwareOutdated programs still maintained
proprietary software · open-source · platform-specific · Adobe · Office · Steam · Proton
dual-bootvirtual machine
Emulated computer system
VM · virtualization · hypervisor · VMware · emulation
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