(computing) A program or process that boots.
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(computing, video games) A game that is launched by booting directly from the floppy disk containing the game program, rather than starting the program from within the computer's standardized operating system.
If the firmware cannot locate a booter file, you will see a flashing folder icon with a question mark.
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(computing) The floppy disk used to launch a game in such a manner.
To allow full use of the system's limited resources and prevent users from making pirated copies of the game, the first version of Microsoft Flight Simulator was a booter, rather than being run from within DOS.
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