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It basically means instead of relying on a bootloader (e.g. GRUB or systemd-boot) the computer boots the kernel directly. Generally there should be no change besides having to use the BIOS menu to manually select a kernel.
FWIW, a lot of the DIY distros (Arch and Gentoo being the ones on most minds) allow this already so it’s nothing new. It’s just Fedora implementing it that’s new I guess. If you’re curious, the term to search is “EFISTUB”.
This latest UKI work for Fedora will lead to better UEFI Secure Boot support, better supporting TPM measurements and confidential computing, and a more robust boot process.
I’d imagine that if you want a bootloader, the option is there as well. I can’t imagine Fedora just doing away with that unless the bootloaders themselves are unmaintained.
It basically means instead of relying on a bootloader (e.g. GRUB or systemd-boot) the computer boots the kernel directly. Generally there should be no change besides having to use the BIOS menu to manually select a kernel.
Thank you, you’re awesome!
No problem! :)
FWIW, a lot of the DIY distros (Arch and Gentoo being the ones on most minds) allow this already so it’s nothing new. It’s just Fedora implementing it that’s new I guess. If you’re curious, the term to search is “EFISTUB”.
Is the benifit making secure boot work better?
Presume so, that’s what the article claims:
That’s nice, stuff like that does make dual booting harder unfortunately
I’d imagine that if you want a bootloader, the option is there as well. I can’t imagine Fedora just doing away with that unless the bootloaders themselves are unmaintained.