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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. A well-designed kernel provides for reliability and security. | + | 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 processes and/or threads, generally via a form of preemptive round-robin scheduling. A well-designed kernel provides for reliability and security. The terms "Monitor" and "Executive" have been used as synonyms for "Kernel", however those are now somewhat archaic terms. |
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| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.kernel.org/ The Linux Kernel Archives] |
*[http://www.linux-foundation.org/en/Main_Page The Linux Foundation] | *[http://www.linux-foundation.org/en/Main_Page The Linux Foundation] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:57, April 3, 2019
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 processes and/or threads, generally via a form of preemptive round-robin scheduling. A well-designed kernel provides for reliability and security. The terms "Monitor" and "Executive" have been used as synonyms for "Kernel", however those are now somewhat archaic terms.