Fast boot is important for applications where a system is not running continuously. Linux is often used in embedded applications where this is the case so getting Linux to boot quickly can be very useful.
One alternative used by operating systems such as Linux and Windows is the hibernate mode where the state of a currently running system is save in non-volatile storage that can be quickly restored. Logic PD takes another approach that speeds up the boot process so the system can respond more quickly. This has the advantage of reducing storage requirements as well as allowing the boot process to select the drivers necessary for proper operation.
Logic PD’s new technology is named Zip. I spoke with Kurt Larson, Director of Product Management, about their new boot optimization technology and how it works.