bootctl:tldr:a4161

bootctl: Install `systemd-boot` into the EFI system partition.

bootctl

$ sudo bootctl install

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The command "sudo bootctl install" is used in Linux systems to install systemd-boot as the bootloader. Here is an explanation of each component of the command:

"sudo": It is a command that allows a user with administrative privileges to execute the following command as the root user. The root user has full access and control over the system.
"bootctl": It is a command-line utility provided by systemd-boot, a simple UEFI boot manager. It allows managing boot options and configuring the bootloader.
"install": It is an argument passed to the "bootctl" command, instructing it to install systemd-boot as the bootloader. When executed, this command will install the necessary files and configure the system to use systemd-boot during the boot process.

It's important to note that "sudo bootctl install" command should be executed with caution and only by users who have a good understanding of the bootloader and system configurations.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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