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Package: mbr (1.1.9-2)

Master Boot Record for IBM-PC compatible computers.

The MBR is used in booting operating systems from the hard disk. It runs first, then transfers control to the operating system's loader which transfers control to the kernel.

Tags: System Administration: System Boot, Hardware Enablement: Storage, User Interface: Command Line, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, Purpose: Hardware Driver

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Architecture Package Size Installed Size Files
amd64 21.9 kB92 kB [list of files]
i386 22.0 kB92 kB [list of files]