Bootloader Insights

What is Bootloader?

A bootloader is a small program that loads and starts the operating system when a computer is powered on. It performs essential hardware initialization and then loads the OS kernel into memory, transferring control to it. Common uses include loading different operating systems on a multi-boot system, and flashing new firmware or OS images.

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What other technologies are related to Bootloader?

Bootloader Competitor Technologies

U-Boot

U-Boot is a popular open-source bootloader, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside Bootloader in 3% (65) of relevant job posts

Bootloader Complementary Technologies

BSP/Board Support Package

A BSP provides the low-level software support for a specific hardware platform, which is essential for the bootloader to initialize the hardware.

mentioned alongside Bootloader in 80% (150) of relevant job posts

Graphics and Display Drivers

Graphics drivers may be initialized by the bootloader, particularly in systems where a display is used during the boot process or for displaying boot information.

mentioned alongside Bootloader in 86% (85) of relevant job posts

MCU (Microcontroller)

The bootloader is software that runs on a MCU. It's highly complementary but the MCU itself is a platform and not something that directly relates to bootloader functionality.

mentioned alongside Bootloader in 100% (65) of relevant job posts