Tom wrote:

> So, where did "boot-up" come from?

“Boot” (restart) a computer was originally “bootstrap,” from “pull
(oneself) up by the bootstraps,” i.e. to start by oneself. The “up” is a
gratuitous addition.

Now back to work, everyone.



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