Petitboot
5.7#22 in boot manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPetitboot vs rEFInd
What both publish
| Fact | Petitboot | rEFInd |
|---|---|---|
| Network boot | The project README says it can load operating system images over HTTP, HTTPS, NFS, SFTP, and TFTP. | Network boot options are available experimentally through iPXE and, in newer versions, through firmware network-boot entries. |
| Purpose | Petitboot is a kexec-based bootloader implemented by userspace programs in a small Linux image. | rEFInd is a boot manager forked from rEFIt that scans for boot loaders and helps users choose an operating system or utility at startup. |
Petitboot plans
- PetitbootFree
rEFInd plans
- rEFIndFree
Pick Petitboot if…
Petitboot may suit Linux users who need a bootloader with multiboot support and boot-entry editing. Platform-specific features depend on the system, and its documented implementations cover POWER with OPAL and ARM64 with efivarfs.
Pick rEFInd if…
rEFInd suits users of EFI-based computers who want a boot menu for multiple operating systems or utilities. Linux users may value its kernel and initrd detection options.