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GRUB vs rEFInd - Boot Manager

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

GRUB

GRUB

Os & Utilities

GRUB (GNU GRand Unified Bootloader) is an open source boot loader used to boot operating systems during start up. It presents users with a boot menu allowing them to choose between multiple operating systems installed on a computer.

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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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