Hello Amon_Re,
"Well, considering the size of MOS (i'd estimate that the OS itself isn't much bigger then 50MB), how long does the hardware init take?"
I checked the latest bootcd and the size of it is around 12 MB
"Speaking of hardware init, does the Peg have a POST screen? I don't recall from what i saw @ WOASE."
Well sort of, you don't see anything going on from the hardware, but I think there is a possibility to turn it on in the BIOS?
"As for WXP booting in 35secs, that's actually quite fast considering all the stuff XP pulls at booting...."
Yes that particular friend is a very happy dude! :-D
"25 seconds certainly isn't long, but i'd like to know just what MOS does while booting
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The first 22-23 seconds are reserved for HW startup/check/initialisation. Also a second or so plain waiting like HAK said. The user should have the possibility to push the F9-button to get in the BIOS! :-D
The last seconds are for SW startup.
Perhaps someone knows details??
Spidey