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Extensible Firmware Interface

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Jaume Sabater
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Jaume Sabater
CTO and systems engineer

The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware. It is designed to replace the traditional BIOS firmware interface found in older computers. EFI provides a more flexible and modern approach to booting and managing hardware, allowing for faster boot times, improved security features, and support for larger hard drives.

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