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coreboot vs PLoP Boot Manager

A side-by-side look at coreboot and PLoP Boot Manager. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

coreboot

coreboot

System & Hardware

coreboot is an open source firmware that replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware. It aims to initialize hardware and boot a Linux-based operating system quickly and securely.

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PLoP Boot Manager

PLoP Boot Manager

Os & Utilities

PLoP Boot Manager is a small boot loader that allows booting different operating systems from CDs or USB drives on computers that do not support booting from such devices by default. It works by booting itself first, then loading the actual operating system boot loader.

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