TechnologyAugust 24, 2026

rebootless

ree-BOOT-less

Definition

Capable of being performed or installed without requiring a computer system or server to restart.

Etymology

Formed by combining the English prefix 're-' (meaning again) and 'boot' (the process of starting a computer) with the suffix '-less' (meaning without), emerging in technical contexts to describe seamless software maintenance.

In the news

TuxCare is highlighted for its rebootless live patching technology, which allows critical security updates to be applied without interrupting system uptime.

TuxCare Wins 2026 International Business Award

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The National Law Review

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