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A boot loader is the first software program that runs when a computer starts. It is responsible for loading and transferring control to the OperatingSystem [Kernel]. A __multiboot__ loader offers a menu and the ability to select from a list of operating systems. Multiboot loaders include: * [GRUB] * [LILO] * [SYSLinux] * Windows' NT Bootloader (NTLDR) You can chain bootloaders, so for example, grub can then call Windows' bootloader (this is the preferred method for DualBooting Linux and Windows.) There's also a strange beast called LoadLin.
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