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From: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
To: Kumar Sukhani <kumarsukhani@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Fwd: Linux kernel boot process
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On Sat, Aug 04, 2012 at 12:57:55PM +0530, Kumar Sukhani wrote:
> I heard that windows 8 have change its boot process to a hybrid mood.
> In which it shutdowns the user applications and hibernates the kernel
> and device drivers[1].
> Can the same be introduce in Linux kernel?
> 
> [1]  http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-hybrid-mode-brings-faster-boot-3040093896/
> 
What would be the point ? Linux already boots much faster than Windows, even
with Windows running in "hybrid" mode. And, from what I heard, things will get
even better with systemd.

Guenter