a. Why do operating systems mount the root file system automatically at boot time? b. Why do operating systems require file systems other than root to be mounted?
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The root file system is mounted automatically at boot time because it contains the essential files required for the operating system to function and run. It includes system configuration files, application programs, libraries, and the files owned by the system Show more…
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