Project Summary
iPXE is the leading open source network boot firmware. It provides a full PXE implementation enhanced with additional features such as HTTP boot, SAN boot, and a scripting language.
You can use iPXE to replace the existing PXE ROM on your network card, or you can chainload into iPXE to obtain the features of iPXE without the hassle of reflashing.
In a Nutshell, iPXE...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a average size development team
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took an estimated 107 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in March, 2005
ending with its most recent commit 22 days ago
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