It basically means instead of relying on a bootloader (e.g. GRUB or systemd-boot) the computer boots the kernel directly. Generally there should be no change besides having to use the BIOS menu to manually select a kernel.
This latest UKI work for Fedora will lead to better UEFI Secure Boot support, better supporting TPM measurements and confidential computing, and a more robust boot process.
I’d imagine that if you want a bootloader, the option is there as well. I can’t imagine Fedora just doing away with that unless the bootloaders themselves are unmaintained.
Yes, in my opinion. The configuration of grub (boot loader) is just another step to go wrong, and this will eliminate that possibility. Additionally, it will prevent stupider operating systems (cough Windows) from accidentally overwriting the boot loader during an update.
Is this good?
It basically means instead of relying on a bootloader (e.g. GRUB or systemd-boot) the computer boots the kernel directly. Generally there should be no change besides having to use the BIOS menu to manually select a kernel.
Is the benifit making secure boot work better?
Presume so, that’s what the article claims:
That’s nice, stuff like that does make dual booting harder unfortunately
I’d imagine that if you want a bootloader, the option is there as well. I can’t imagine Fedora just doing away with that unless the bootloaders themselves are unmaintained.
Yes, in my opinion. The configuration of grub (boot loader) is just another step to go wrong, and this will eliminate that possibility. Additionally, it will prevent stupider operating systems (cough Windows) from accidentally overwriting the boot loader during an update.
Does that mean that the OS would have to handle version booting?
My understanding is that’s a yes.
Thank you