Explain lilo and its usefulness

Question

Explain lilo? What is usefulness of it in linux?

Answer 1

LILO stand for LInux Loader, is a boot loader (a small program which manages a dual boot) for use along with the Linux operating system.

Mostly new computers are shipped along with boot loaders for some version of Microsoft Windows or the Mac OS. If a computer is to be utilized along with Linux, a special boot loader have to be installed. LILO is the most popular boot loader amongst users.