dual boot
Choose your OS
Dual boot describes a computer configured to run two different operating systems, allowing the user to choose which one loads at startup.
A machine might dual boot Windows and Linux, for instance: I set up my laptop to dual boot so I can game on Windows and code on Ubuntu.
The term works as noun, verb, or adjective.
Open-source operating system kernel
- WindowsMicrosoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- UbuntuInterconnected humanity, or its namesake OS
- DebianOpen-source Linux OS
Chrome OS · kernel · device drivers · file systems · NTFS · compatibility · cross-platform · coexistence
Initial startup program
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- operating systemsCore device management software
configuration · installation · disk management · GPT · system configuration · firmware · startup
Changing from one to another
- toggleTwo-position switch
- selectionChosen item or items
- alternativesOther available options
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
flexibility · productivity · option · preference · convenience · accessibility · restart · session
Linux
Open-source operating system kernel
- WindowsMicrosoft operating system
- macOSApple computer operating system
- UbuntuInterconnected humanity, or its namesake OS
Debian · Chrome OS · kernel · device drivers · file systems · NTFS · compatibility · cross-platform · coexistence · multiboot
bootloader
Initial startup program
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
operating systems · configuration · installation · disk management · GPT · system configuration · firmware · startup
switching
Changing from one to another
- toggleTwo-position switch
- selectionChosen item or items
- alternativesOther available options
versatility · flexibility · productivity · option · preference · convenience · accessibility · restart · session · workspace
partition
Barrier separating spaces
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- performanceCarrying out a task
- SSDChip-based storage device
dual bootvirtual machine
Emulated computer system
VM · virtualization · hypervisor · emulation · VMware
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