extensible firmware interface
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Extensible Firmware Interface definition

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(EFI) A specification originating from Intel Corporation, defining the interface between an operating system and platform firmware, and aiming to reduce OS dependence on details of the firmware implementation.
EFI Home (http://intel.com/technology/efi/).
(2004-10-23)

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