systemd-boot (Gummiboot) Reviews and Details

Is systemd-boot (Gummiboot) good?

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• What is the shortest and the most user-friendly way to install fedora with sway along with systemd-boot?

  That being said, if you follow the instructions on the Arch wiki, you can probably install/enable systemd-boot then delete grub when you're done. I've switched a system from grub to systemd-boot and I remember it being pretty easy using the bootctl command. Source: almost 2 years ago

• I've been stupid (fs conversion)

  In my case I'm using systemd-boot with unified kernel images that you can generate with dracut (there is a link in there). Source: over 2 years ago

• Is it possible to build nvidia drivers into the kernel now?

  I don't think there's anyway around using a bootloader. There are more minimalistic options compared to grub (grub2), like systemd-boot https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. Source: over 2 years ago

• dual booting menu with systemd

  Arch wiki page on just systemd specifically. Source: over 2 years ago

• I replaced grub with systemd-boot

  For the lazy, here's a couple of links. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

• Dual-boot (Arch + Ubuntu): systemd-boot entry missing

  I've already read the wiki on systemd-boot, but I'm still not sure on how to proceed to add the Ubuntu entry. Should I create a /boot/loader/entries/ubuntu.conf? If so, how can I handle the fact that Ubuntu is placed on the same partition (e.g. The root option in the .conf)? Source: over 2 years ago

• Are there any downsides to dual booting windows and arch from grub?

  Apart from that, I wouldn't use Grub nowadays unless you need certain features that other bootloaders don't offer. For users using a system with UEFI, I would recommend systemd-boot or rEFInd. Because their configuration files are much simpler and more clearly understandable than those of Grub. Source: over 2 years ago

• Is it possible to use arch without a bootloader that requires intervention?

  Systemd-boot (already bundled in Arch) is very simple to set and forget. Just install it with bootctl install, make a 4 lines config file in your EFI partition and you're done. No need to type complicated commands or call some external scripts to generate a config file. Source: almost 3 years ago

• How to actually dual boot NixOS?

  Ctrl+F this Article for Windows: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. Source: almost 3 years ago

• How do I mount /dev/sdb2 autonatically to /new_root ?

  You installed systems-boot loader probably using the archinstall script I did the same it has a bug …. Not installed correctly https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot that may help or look at the bottom of this section for instructions https://www.gloriouseggroll.tv/arch-linux-efi-install-guide/ You can use the install media you originally used and Mount your partitions under /mnt /mnt/boot and ... Source: about 3 years ago

• Issues dual booting

  Is it absolutely necessary that you use GRUB? You could try using systemd-boot as your bootloader instead. Source: about 3 years ago

• I can't install blackarch Full ISO on my laptop

  Boot into the ISO, enter chroot environment and setup systemd-boot. Source: about 3 years ago

• Grub alternatives

  Systemd-boot or rEFInd if it is a machine booting in EFI mode. Or syslinux if it is a computer that only has an old BIOS. The advantage of all three alternatives is that their configuration files are much simpler than those of Grub. I wouldn't use Grub voluntarily. Source: about 3 years ago

• Broken kernel, file vm-linuz/linux-zen does not exist

  Quit using grub legacy if you have one. Use systemd-boot (pure uefi). Https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. Source: over 3 years ago

• I'm trying to install Grub bootloader and I don't know how to fix it. Before It wasn't compatable with btrfs so I changed it to ext4 witch was a real kick in the balls and now I'm not shure how to fix this

  If you're just booting linux kernels and maybe windows, systemd-boot is much easier to configure and maintain: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. Source: over 3 years ago

• add windows to linux boot manager

  There's an in-depth article on systemd-boot on the arch wiki here: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot The Arch, Debian, and RHEL wikis are goldmines for information even if you run neither of the distributions. Source: over 3 years ago

• I just want to be pure

  Yea but my laptop ran very well on mint too, its most probably just bloat. If you don't use multiple DE/WMs then try removing your login manager and use startx. Its really easy. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/cinnamon#Starting Also try replacing GRUB with systemd-boot Https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. Source: over 3 years ago

• Grub rescue question

  Or simply, I'd suggest to use systemd-boot as bootloader because mostly it's all built-in into the system, and it's pretty easy to configure. But almost all distros install GRUB by default. So, you need to configure it manually after installing the distro. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/systemd-boot. Source: over 3 years ago

• Why boot into snapshot?

  "systemd-boot" just boots the default subvolume so no setup needed. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Is it safe to use LILO?

  I remember people complaining about how bloated GRUB was during the transition away from LILO -- and they had some really good points -- but GRUB works pretty darn well these days. That said: if you need a slimmer boot loader, try one that's forward-looking, such as systemd-boot or rEFInd. Source: almost 4 years ago

• having lots of issues installing arch, please help

  Here is a nice tool in these situations. I found systemd-boot to be better than GRUB (it's way faster), however you don't get to use fancy themes with it. Source: about 4 years ago