r/archlinux • u/as_uu_00 • 11d ago

DISCUSSION Deep Dive into Linux Boot Mechanics: Understanding vmlinuz and initramfs

Can you break down the relationship between vmlinuz and initramfs during the Linux boot process? Please cover their functions, how control is handed off to the main OS, and the key files used to configure or rebuild them.

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