GNU GNU GRUB

Multiboot boot loader derived from GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader). The first software program that runs when the computer starts, it's responsible for loading and transferring control to the operating system kernel software, which initializes the rest of the operating system.

It is compliant with the Multiboot Specification, and is compatible for booting Free BSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, and GNU/Linux. Proprietary OS's such as Windows 98, Windows NT, and OS/2 are supported in a chain-loading function.

Last updated 17 Oct, 2005


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  • binutils 2.9.1.0.23 or later (Use Requirement)
Related Projects

Extended Operating System Loader, GAG, Grubconfig, hurd

Versions

1.97.1
1.97
1.91

1.91 beta released 2005-10-17

  • Released: 17 Oct, 2005
  • Code Maturity: Beta
  • Source Archive: ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/grub/grub-1.91.tar.gz
  • Licenses: GPLv2orlater
  • Interfaces: Command Line

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