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What is LILO?

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What is LILO?

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LILO is the Linux Loader, the most popular boot loader for Linux. (For some background on boot loaders, see Choosing a Boot Loader) It is used to load Linux into memory and start the operating system. On a machine with multiple operating systems, LILO can be configured to boot the other systems as well. Normally LILO is initially configured for you during the Linux installation process. However, you may find that default configuration is not correct, or you wish to customize it. And there may even come a time when you need to remove LILO from your computer. Here are some instructions that should help you on your quest. The /etc/lilo.conf File As with many Linux utilities, LILO can be customized with a configuration file in the /etc directory. The lilo.conf file has its own man page which is quite thorough. In fact, it may be a little too thorough for simple configuration. So here’s the lowdown on your basic lilo.conf file. The sample lilo.conf file shown below is for a typical dual-boo

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