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OPNsense vs rEFInd - Boot Manager

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

OPNsense

OPNsense

Network & Admin

OPNsense is an open source firewall and routing software based on FreeBSD. It features a stateful packet filtering firewall, traffic shaping, VPN capabilities, intrusion detection and prevention, and centralized logging and reporting.

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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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