dracut Alternatives

dracut is described as '(the tool) is used to create an initramfs image by copying tools and files from an installed system and combining it with the dracut framework, usually found in /usr/lib/dracut/modules.d' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are 2 alternatives to dracut for Linux. The best dracut alternative is Booster (initramfs), which is both free and Open Source.

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  1. Booster (initramfs) icon

    Booster (initramfs)

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    Fast and secure initramfs generator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • Booster (initramfs) is the most popular Linux alternative to dracut.

    • Booster (initramfs) is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to dracut.

    • Booster (initramfs) is Free and Open Sourcedracut is also Free and Open Source

  2. mkinitcpio

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    Creates an initial ramdisk environment for booting the Linux kernel. The initial ramdisk is in essence a very small environment (early userspace) which loads various kernel modules and sets up necessary things before handing over control to init.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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