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Operating system optimization to permit use of a first unit with a second unit to extend the functionality of the first

  • US 5,671,366 A
  • Filed: 01/30/1995
  • Issued: 09/23/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An information processing system including a first electronic device having a standard input/output unit and being for executing processing independently, and a second electronic device having a standard input/output unit which, when said first electronic device has been connected to said second electronic device, takes the place of the standard input/output unit of said first electronic device, wherein said system comprises:

  • search means for searching for bootable storage devices in said first and second electronic devices;

    display means for displaying a list of bootable operating systems in accordance with a search result obtained by said search means;

    selecting means for selecting one of the displayed operating systems on the basis of designation by a user; and

    start-up means for starting up the operating system selected by said selecting means.

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