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The computer system of Claim 1, wherein the logic instructions and the management alert formats are stored in a non-volatile memory.

#9It's a boot manager for BIOS

Applies to Claims 1,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,2,21,3,5,6,7,8,9

Submitted by: George BradfordLast updated: about 1 year ago

Name/Title GNU GRUB

System Type Application Program

Description

It's GRUB for BIOS!

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#15Boot framework architecture for dynamic staged initial program load

Applies to Claims 1,3,4,7

Submitted by: Brian CragunLast updated: about 1 year ago

Patent/Application # 5379431

Description

US Patent 5379431, System boots a processor and attached peripherals. Resets storage of peripherals. Then, initializes a simple environment to activate operating system, enabling file sharing and other basic services to customize IO devices, system preferences, and hardware configurations.

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#17Managing multiple operating systems on a single computer

Applies to Claims 1,3

Submitted by: Brian CragunLast updated: about 1 year ago

Patent/Application # US6178503

Description

Patent by PowerQuest for BootMagic boot menu for multiple operating systems.

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