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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   load Last modified: Sunday, September 01, 1996  (1) To install. For example, to load a disk means to mount it in a disk drive. (2) To copy a program from a storage device into memory. Every program must be loaded into memory before it can be executed. Usually the loading process is performed invisibly by a part of the operating system called the loader. You simply enter the name of the program you want to run, and the operating system loads it and executes it for you. (3) In programming, load means to copy data from main memory into a data register. (4) In networking, load refers to the amount of data (traffic) being carried by the network. Sponsored listings Truck Loads at GetLoaded - We'll keep you loaded so you can keep moving. Get Loads Fast and Easy with over 14,000 Loads Posted Daily. Start an Account Today!   Related Categories Operating Systems Related Terms fetch interstitial loader main memory operating system program register traffic Shopping load Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Office Supplies 4908 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 38642 Store Offers Garden 1488 Store Offers Washing Machines 192 Model Matches Luggage 1579 Store Offers