The Boot Loader Showdown: LILO or GRUB?

Posted by VISITOR on Aug 26, 2005 10:36 PM EDT
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What utility do practically all Linux users use -- regardless of their job or expertise? A boot loader. In this article, see how a boot loader works, meet two popular loaders -- LILO (LInux LOader) and GNU GRUB (GRand Unified Boot loader) -- and review the pros and cons of each.

What utility do practically all Linux users use -- regardless of their job or expertise? A boot loader. In this article, see how a boot loader works, meet two popular loaders -- LILO (LInux LOader) and GNU GRUB (GRand Unified Boot loader) -- and review the pros and cons of each.

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both are good- so when can we boot to a CD? tuxchick 1 1,204 Aug 28, 2005 4:21 AM

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