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Linux Boot Process
Load the Kernel image (continued)
- Kernel then starts up the final internal processes required for it to function properly
- Kernel releases control to the init daemon
- System V init for RH Linux and Fedora; other distros vary
- locates init daemon in /sbin directory and starts it
- Kernel image remains in memory, with loaded configuration information, until system is rebooted or shutdown