The short version
iPXE — open-source network boot firmware for HTTP/HTTPS boot and chainloading.
From the HackerLinks archive
iPXE
iPXE — open-source network boot firmware for HTTP/HTTPS boot and chainloading.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-12
Last seen:2026-06-12
Times seen:1
Website:ipxe.org
Why it caught our attention
The UEFI thread treated it as the cleanest boot-path upgrade.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-12
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters said to use iPXE, highlighted its HTTP/HTTPS boot features, and noted it can replace PXE ROMs.
Original threadIntroduction to UEFI HTTP(s) Boot with QEMU/OVMF
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