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?
Server: Not really as long as it’s only a few minutes. Sure it was annoying to configure it the first time because windows wanted to reboot after installing the drivers for the usb stick and whatnot, but I’m paid by the hour regardless.
Desktop: I’ll turn it on and go get coffee. If it’s on by the time I get back it’s okay.
Laptop: I’m currently standing next to some industrial machine trying to fix it, if it’s not incredibly hot or loud it smells awful. The time it takes from pressing the power button to getting to debugging is really high on my priority list.