Hi,
I've been using BIBM to manage my boot partitions for years.
I don't understand what the difference is between BIBM and BootIt UEFI.
Is there any reason to move to BootIt UEFI? I don't use any partition or backup options.
Thanks
difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
John,
You don't need it. BIU is for UEFI systems with the OS on a GPT disk.
https://www.terabyteunlimited.com/bootit-uefi.htm
You don't need it. BIU is for UEFI systems with the OS on a GPT disk.
https://www.terabyteunlimited.com/bootit-uefi.htm
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
Thanks Brian - I didn't think so either, but just checking
I take it the UEFI stuff is all about partition management etc - and the Boot partition stuff is pretty much the same?
I take it the UEFI stuff is all about partition management etc - and the Boot partition stuff is pretty much the same?
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
John, it is totally different from Legacy/MBR.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library ... 63525.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library ... 63525.aspx
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
Hi Brian,
sorry - I meant the *BootIt UEFI* stuff
I know GPT and UEFI is all about partitioning disks, MBTs etc - and BIBM works with both - that's why I don't get what makes *BootIt UEFI* different.
Is it just that it doesn't work anymore with "legacy" GPT partitions?
sorry - I meant the *BootIt UEFI* stuff
I know GPT and UEFI is all about partitioning disks, MBTs etc - and BIBM works with both - that's why I don't get what makes *BootIt UEFI* different.
Is it just that it doesn't work anymore with "legacy" GPT partitions?
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Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
Nothing needs to be changed on an existing system that is working. BIBM won't work on a UEFI system.
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Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
jbraner wrote:
> Is it just that it doesn't work anymore with "legacy" GPT
> partitions?
Why do you say "legacy GPT". "Legacy" usually refers to something older which has been at least partly superseded by something newer. If I were going to use "legacy" in this context, I'd use it with MBR, not GPT.
Not meaning to nitpick, but I'm wondering if this actually indicates a misunderstanding.
> Is it just that it doesn't work anymore with "legacy" GPT
> partitions?
Why do you say "legacy GPT". "Legacy" usually refers to something older which has been at least partly superseded by something newer. If I were going to use "legacy" in this context, I'd use it with MBR, not GPT.
Not meaning to nitpick, but I'm wondering if this actually indicates a misunderstanding.
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
Bob Coleman wrote:
> jbraner wrote:
>
> > Is it just that it doesn't work anymore with "legacy" GPT
> > partitions?
>
> Why do you say "legacy GPT". "Legacy" usually refers to
> something older which has been at least partly superseded by something newer. If I
> were going to use "legacy" in this context, I'd use it with MBR, not GPT.
>
> Not meaning to nitpick, but I'm wondering if this actually indicates a
> misunderstanding.
Hi Bob,
No - it indicates sarcasm
I still don't get why there is a need for a separate UEFI product - but it's not a big deal.
> jbraner wrote:
>
> > Is it just that it doesn't work anymore with "legacy" GPT
> > partitions?
>
> Why do you say "legacy GPT". "Legacy" usually refers to
> something older which has been at least partly superseded by something newer. If I
> were going to use "legacy" in this context, I'd use it with MBR, not GPT.
>
> Not meaning to nitpick, but I'm wondering if this actually indicates a
> misunderstanding.
Hi Bob,
No - it indicates sarcasm
I still don't get why there is a need for a separate UEFI product - but it's not a big deal.
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
John,
Bob intended no sarcasm. He was trying to help you understand UEFI/GPT.
> still don't get why there is a need for a separate UEFI product
There is no separate UEFI product. BIU is for UEFI. BIBM is for Legacy/MBR. Totally different products.
Bob intended no sarcasm. He was trying to help you understand UEFI/GPT.
> still don't get why there is a need for a separate UEFI product
There is no separate UEFI product. BIU is for UEFI. BIBM is for Legacy/MBR. Totally different products.
Re: difference between BIBM and BootIt UEFI
This is getting crazy.
I meant *My* sarcasm.I was being sarcastic when I called GPT "legacy".
What do you mean they're not separate products when you just called them separate products?
EDIT - I think there is probably some misunderstanding by me too - because looking back, I *should* have said "legacy" MBR.
Oh well, now that we're all totally confused - I'll just stick with BIBM.
I know that all the replies have meant to be helpful and I was only trying to be funny myself - so hopefully there are no hard feelings, and I'll just remain a little confused
I meant *My* sarcasm.I was being sarcastic when I called GPT "legacy".
What do you mean they're not separate products when you just called them separate products?
EDIT - I think there is probably some misunderstanding by me too - because looking back, I *should* have said "legacy" MBR.
Oh well, now that we're all totally confused - I'll just stick with BIBM.
I know that all the replies have meant to be helpful and I was only trying to be funny myself - so hopefully there are no hard feelings, and I'll just remain a little confused