GAG is a graphical boot manager software used to manage booting process of computer system.
GAG, an acronym for Graphical Boot Manager, is a highly functional boot manager software. It is designed to enable the user to select and boot any operating system of their choice. The software is loaded upon the start-up of one's computer.
Features:
GAG has several standout features which make it a must-have boot manager software. Firstly, it allows the user to boot up to nine different operating systems, including those installed on primary and extended partitions on any available hard disk. This is highly convenient, as it makes it easy for one to select different operating systems.
Another excellent feature is that it can be installed from nearly any operating system. It doesn't need its own partition as it installs itself in the first track of the hard disk, which is reserved for such programs. Furthermore, it can also be installed on a floppy disk, without the need to use one's hard disk.
GAG has a timer feature that enables the booting of the default operating system, which is selectable by the user. Additionally, the configuration menu can be password-protected, thus ensuring enhanced security.
The software operates in graphic mode, requiring a VGA or better graphics card, and has numerous icons. GAG hides primary partitions, enabling the user to install multiple DOS and/or Windows in the same hard disk. It also allows the user to place a password on each operating system, making access impossible for non-authorized persons.
GAG has a language translation feature which enables the boot manager text to be translated into all languages. It also supports the exchange of disk drives, enabling one to boot from the second, third, etc. hard disk operating systems such as MS-DOS. Additionally, it has the SafeBoot system, which enables the booting of one's hard disk, even if GAG is accidentally overwritten.
Finally, GAG also supports a wide variety of keyboards, including QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, and DVORAK keyboards. It also supports hard disks of up to 4 terabytes (4096 gigabytes), ensuring it can cater to all users' preferences.
Updates:
The latest release of GAG has some extra checks in the uninstallation and hide/unhide partitions code. It also includes a new icon for Windows. Finally, some English sentences have been fixed.
Conclusion:
GAG is an excellent boot manager software that is essential to anyone in need of a highly functional but also highly secure and versatile boot manager program. It is user-friendly, lightweight and is a Full version and free software (distributed under GPL licence, with source code).
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