kexec-loader

kexec-loader is a linux-based bootloader that works by loading the target system's kernel using the kexec system calls. This project aims to have a GRUB-like menu system and configuration syntax.

Being Linux-based it can load the OS from any hardware Linux supports, including hardware that your BIOS may not support such as USB flash drives or PCI disk controllers.

What is new in this release:

• GRUB path autodetection, root directory override, and stack trace on segfault.

What is new in version 2.2.1:

• This is release is mainly code cleanups, most notable change is the update to kexec-tools 2.0.1.

What is new in version 2.2:

• New release of kexec-loader, features CD support, bugfixes and improved build docs.

What is new in version 2.0:

• This version was fully rewritten.
• The VFS design was changed and the mount layer now supports UUID/LABEL.

What is new in version 1.6.2:

• The shell input code has been rewritten to stop it from crashing, and some other bugs have been fixed.

What is new in version 1.6.1:

• This release fixes some bugs and implements shell autocompletion.

What is new in version 1.6:

• This release has a rewritten shell, updated module loading behaviour, and bugfixes.