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coreboot vs rEFInd - Boot Manager

A side-by-side look at coreboot and rEFInd - 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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rEFInd - Boot Manager

rEFInd - Boot Manager

System & Hardware

rEFInd is an open source boot manager for computers that use the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI). It automatically detects operating systems and allows the user to select which one to boot from a graphical menu.

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