Grub2

Grub2, also known as GRand Unified Bootloader version 2, is a boot loader package from the GNU Project. It is the default boot loader for most Linux distributions and is designed to be a versatile and powerful tool for managing the boot process of a computer. Grub2 supports a wide range of file systems and can boot various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and Unix-like systems. It is highly configurable and can be customized through a configuration file, allowing users to specify boot options, kernel parameters, and other settings. Grub2 also includes features such as a graphical user interface for boot menu selection and support for encrypted disks. The package includes tools for managing the boot loader, such as grub-install for installing Grub2 on a system, and grub-mkconfig for generating the boot configuration file. Grub2 is open-source software, released under the GNU General Public License, and is maintained by the GNU Project. It is widely used in both desktop and server environments, providing a reliable and flexible solution for booting modern computer systems.