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What exactly is a Bootstrap Program in terms of operating systems? |
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Answer» A Bootstrap Program is typically a program that initialises the operating system during the startup of a computer system, in other words, the first program that runs when a computer system starts up. Booting is a METHOD or application for loading the operating system. Overall, the bootstrap program is completely responsible for the operating system's performance and functionality. It is totally stored in boot blocks at a specific spot on the DISC. It also locates and loads the kernel into the main MEMORY before starting the program. The Bootstrap Program, as shown in the figure below, LIES in the Read-Only Memory (ROM) of our COMPUTERS and is responsible for reading the Operating Systems and loading them into the RAM (Random Access Memory) of our computers. After then, the operating systems can start other computer devices such as graphics cards, keyboards, and mice. |
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