ive been using/managing/fixing computers and servers for 40+ years. from old AS400 to full on cloud bullshit. i can remember only a single time where boot time mattered… when microsofts DNS failures caused servers to take 15 minutes to boot… other than that there hasnt been a single time it has ever been a problem or discussed as an issue to be resolved.

so why the fuck is it constantly touted as some benefit!? it grinds my gears when i see anyone stating how fast their machine booted.

am i alone in this?

  • burgersc12@mander.xyz
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    11 hours ago

    Yes, a single setting on the BIOS for AM5 changed my boot time from ~80 seconds to about 25 seconds which in turn greatly improved my life and cured my depression. I’d say its something worth thinking about if its unusually long