rEFInd
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VisitrEFInd vs SYSLINUX
What both publish
| Fact | rEFInd | SYSLINUX |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | rEFInd is a boot manager forked from rEFIt that scans for boot loaders and helps users choose an operating system or utility at startup. | Syslinux is a suite of bootloaders for Linux, including loaders for FAT filesystems, PXE network booting, ISO9660 CD-ROMs, and Linux ext2/ext3 filesystems. |
rEFInd plans
- rEFIndFree
SYSLINUX plans
- SYSLINUXFree
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.
Pick SYSLINUX if…
It suits users who need bootloader options for Linux, FAT filesystems, PXE, or ISO9660 media. It may also fit users configuring multiboot or boot menus who can work within its filesystem and UEFI limits.