Difference between revisions of "Operating system kernel"
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| − | In [[computer science]], the kernel is the part of the [[operating system]] through which the hardware and software communicate. The kernel also assigns time to threads. | + | In [[computer science]], the kernel is the part of the [[operating system]] through which the hardware and software communicate. The kernel also assigns time to threads. A well-designed kernel provides for reliability and security. |
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Revision as of 20:19, April 22, 2016
In computer science, the kernel is the part of the operating system through which the hardware and software communicate. The kernel also assigns time to threads. A well-designed kernel provides for reliability and security.