multiboot
Several systems, one machine
Multiboot describes a computer configuration that can start up using any of several operating systems installed on the same machine.
At boot time, a menu lets the user choose which system to load: I set up a multiboot system with Windows and Linux.
Also used as a verb: I multibooted my laptop to run both macOS and Ubuntu.
Boot-up initialization firmware
Nature-inspired proper name
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- menuList of available dishes
- selectionChosen item or items
- configurationArrangement of parts
Microsoft operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
- macOSApple computer operating system
- UbuntuInterconnected humanity, or its namesake OS
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
distro · coexistence · switching · selection · alternatives · compatibility
Barrier separating spaces
- installationProcess of putting in
- configurationArrangement of parts
- partitioningDividing into sections
- setup wizardGuided configuration assistant
disk management · formatting · swap · installer · backup
BIOS
Boot-up initialization firmware
Clover
Nature-inspired proper name
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- menuList of available dishes
- selectionChosen item or items
configuration · timeout · entry · default · startup · kernel · GPT
Windows
Microsoft operating system
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
- macOSApple computer operating system
- UbuntuInterconnected humanity, or its namesake OS
operating system · distro · coexistence · switching · selection · alternatives · compatibility
partition
Barrier separating spaces
- installationProcess of putting in
- configurationArrangement of parts
- partitioningDividing into sections
disk management · setup wizard · formatting · swap · installer · backup