grub vs lilo

[Shaun Savage]

HI

I am not an expert BUT I will try to answer your question with what I
have found.

The big difference is LILO uses a sector map while grub uses filesystem
access.  This means that grub is self  configuring.  Every time you make
changes to lilo you have to run the command 'lilo', grub does it at boot
time.

Grub supports network booting, lilo does not.

lilo has a better user interface, it can support splash screens, quiet
boot,...  Grub has command line or ncurses menu.  The caveat, it grub is
more flexible. you can change things at boot time lilo you can not.

The are other issues that I have not thought of or don't know, but I
hope it helps.

Conclusion:
Grub is more powerful and flexible, but for non-users users lilo is
simpler and looks better.

Shaun Savage