Hi all,
I've been using Linux for years, installing it on all kinds of systems, but I've always been confused about these low level hardware attributes. I got to the point where I understood what BIOS was and how to do things like change boot order etc.
Now I've had a few negative experiences trying to adjust boot order when there's BIOS and UEFI (whatever that is).
And then there's the bootloader. Seems to be great when everything's working, but when things are NOT working, all of a sudden the bootloader can be a major player, and again, I lack any real understanding of what it is or does.
I'm look for some info that will tell me not only what each of these systems is and does, but how they relate to each other also, Maybe some history would be nice too.
Pointers?
Thanks in advance,
keith
I've been using Linux for years, installing it on all kinds of systems, but I've always been confused about these low level hardware attributes. I got to the point where I understood what BIOS was and how to do things like change boot order etc.
Now I've had a few negative experiences trying to adjust boot order when there's BIOS and UEFI (whatever that is).
And then there's the bootloader. Seems to be great when everything's working, but when things are NOT working, all of a sudden the bootloader can be a major player, and again, I lack any real understanding of what it is or does.
I'm look for some info that will tell me not only what each of these systems is and does, but how they relate to each other also, Maybe some history would be nice too.
Pointers?
Thanks in advance,
keith