bootctl:tldr:d7f98

bootctl: Show information about the system firmware and the bootloaders.

bootctl

$ bootctl status

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The command "bootctl status" is used to display the current status of the systemd-boot bootloader on a UEFI-based system.

Systemd-boot is a simple UEFI bootloader that is part of the systemd project. It is commonly used on Linux distributions. The "bootctl" command is a utility provided by systemd-boot that allows users to manage and inspect the bootloader's configuration.

When you run "bootctl status", it will provide information about the current status of systemd-boot, including the bootloader version, whether it's active, and the boot loader entry that is currently selected as the default boot option. It may also display additional details about the system's firmware or boot entries.

By checking the status of systemd-boot using this command, you can have an overview of the bootloader's configuration and ensure that it is properly installed and functioning on your system.

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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