boot storm

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Synonyms: book store

Antonyms: book store

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} The situation where many [[user]]s attempt to [[boot]] their [[computer]]s at the same time, causing [[excessive]] [[demand]] on the [[network]].

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