To take some kind of assenting action to initiate computer bootup, e.g., to turn on the primary power (often referred to as initiating a cold bootup) or restart a powered-up computer (often referred to as initiating a hot bootup or hot reboot).

Bootstrap Protocol

1. A technique or device designed to bring about a desired state by means of its own action.
2. That part of a computer program that may be used to establish another version of the computer program.
3. The automatic procedure whereby the basic operating system of a processor is reloaded following a complete shutdown or loss of memory.
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In computer science, the initial sequence of events (usually preprogrammed in firmware present in the computer) that are necessary to start a computer; i.e., to initialize its operating system, load programs into memory, etc. , when (a) it is first powered up, or (b) when already powered up, upon some kind of assenting action by the user.

1. The physical axis of a directional antenna.
2. To align a directional antenna, using either an optical procedure or a fixed target at a known location.

See BCH code.

Baseline Operating Systems Security

Abbreviation for robot. A relatively small and focused computer application that (a) runs continuously, in the background (i.e., simultaneously), as other programs are being run, and (b) responds automatically to a user's activity. Synonyms agent, droid, infobot.
Note 1: Many bots are created for the benefit of the user, e.g., those that send information upon request, perform automated searches, or… (Read More →)

To return, to the sender, e-mail that is, for whatever reason, undeliverable to its intended destination.
Note 1: There are various reasons why e-mail may be bounced. Examples are an incorrect address, problems with local network facilities, and problems with telecommunications links.
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The hour in which the highest usage is measured for any day. The readings are on the hour or half hour. The selected clock hour will vary from day to day, depending on the measured usage. [T
1. Rpt 11-1991]