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Network Bootstrap Program

Is a bootloader that is obtained via the network typically via [[TFTP]]. It handles setting up an environment in which an OS can run or install. For example, it displays a boot menu and downloads the kernel images. It sets up hardware, for example the [[NIC]]s.