BogoMips(From "bogus", "{MIPS}") The timing unit of the {Linux} {kernel}. A BogoMips is an unscientific measurement of {processor} speed made by the {Linux} {kernel} when it {boots}, to calibrate an internal {busy-loop}. {BogoMips MiniHowto (http://metalab.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/mini/BogoMips.html)}. (1999-05-06)