UPSTART

Upstart

Upstart is an event-based replacement for the traditional init daemon — the method by which several Unix-like computer operating systems perform tasks when the computer is started. It was written by Scott James Remnant, a former employee of Canonical Ltd.

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upstart

Noun

  1. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
  2. The meadow saffron.

Verb

  1. to rise suddenly, to spring

Adjective

upstart

  1. self-important and presumptuous


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