"multiboot" meaning in All languages combined

See multiboot on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Audio: en-uk-multiboot.ogg [UK]
Etymology: multi- + boot Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|boot}} multi- + boot Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} multiboot (not comparable)
  1. (computing) Having several operating systems available, such that any of them can be selected each time the computer is booted. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing

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