GRUB stands for GRand Unified Bootloader. It is the first software program which be run when your computer starts. The bootloader is in charge of loading and booting the operating system kernel. GRUB is the default bootloader for Linux kernel-based [...]
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How to Remove Old kernel Versions from Boot on Ubuntu 18.04
Canonical provides regular updates for Ubuntu 18.04 system including kernel updates to manage the system’s resources as best as possible. This article will provide you some different methods to remove old kernels from the boot menu of your Ubuntu 18.04. When [...]
How to Create Bootable Ubuntu USB flash Drive from Terminal
In this article, we are going to show how to create a bootable USB flash drive from the terminal. We are going to use Ubuntu 18.04 ISO file for creating a bootable USB flash drive. You can download mentioned .ISO [...]
How to Change Boot Splash Image in CentOS 7
In this how to change boot splash image in CentOS 7 guide, we'll have a look at different ways to set custom splash screen on CentOS 7. By default, CentOS will display a progress bar when it's booting up. This progress [...]
How to Create Bootable Arch Linux on USB Drive
This article explains how to create an Arch Linux bootable USB thumb drive. It will allow you to install the OS on a PC, or simply test it in Live mode. The following methods will also work for any other [...]
How to Hide Grub Menu in Boot of your Linux Machine
Most Linux graphical installation comes with the GRUB boot menu displaying at startup. The GRUB Linux's default bootloader with options to boot Linux or other operating systems, and advanced features like the recovery console. Though most users don't mind that [...]
5 Steps Start Ubuntu 16.04, 17.04 in Text Mode
The advantages of text modes as compared to graphics modes include lower memory consumption and faster screen manipulation. Text mode or console mode or command line mode saves a lot of RAM uses so most of the time it is [...]
Systemd Boot Process a Close Look in Linux
The way Linux system boots up is quite complex and there has always been a need to optimize the way it works. The traditional boot process of the Linux system is mainly handled by the well know init process (also [...]
How to Boot Linux ISO Image Directly from Hard Drive
Hi all, today we'll teach you an awesome interesting stuff related with the Operating System Disk Image and Booting. Now, try many OS you like without installing them in your Physical Hard Drive and without burning DVDs or USBs. We can [...]
How to Fix a Broken Initrd Image in Linux
Today, we'll show you how you can fix your broken or accidentally deleted Initrd Image ie. Linux Kernel Image and GRUB Loader in your Ubuntu installed machine. It should also work for Ubuntu derivatives as well as other distribution. Initrd is a [...]
How to Install Syslinux in Arch Linux
In this article, you will learn how to install syslinux on your Arch Linux box and replace existing GRUB. Syslinux is a collection of bootloaders for Linux. This article will focus on EXTLINUX, one of the bootloaders used for booting [...]
Ksplice - Install Linux Kernel Updates without Reboot
Have you ever see this message after installing kernel updates? For System Administrators, server uptime is important. Productions servers which running mission critical application, must be running as long as possible. But in the other side, System Administrator have to [...]
Grub vs Grub2 Bootloader - Learn the Main Difference
In this tutorial, I am going to provide some understanding of Linux boot loader GRUB (Grand Unified Boot loader). If you have an understanding of the working pattern of GRUB then it can help you to know how the operating [...]
Fix Grub2 Rescue Unknown Filesystem Error
GRUB is GRand Unified Bootloader, the default bootloader for Linux kernel-based Operating Systems. If you have a dual boot system, like Windows and Linux, then you may have some issues with GRUB. If you install Windows after Linux installation ( [...]