"multiboot" meaning in English

See multiboot in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Audio: en-uk-multiboot.ogg
Etymology: From 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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