What is Kernel? Explain its functions.

[shery]

The kernel is a computer program at the core of a computer's operating system and generally has complete control over everything in the system. The kernel is also responsible for preventing and mitigating conflicts between different processes.
or A kernel is considered the main component of Linux OS. It is simply a resource manager that acts as a bridge between hardware and software. Its main role is to manage hardware resources for users and is generally used to provide an interface for user-level interaction. A kernel is the first program that is loaded whenever a computer system starts. It is also referred to as low-level system software.

 

[dos2unix]

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The Linux kernel is the core component of a Linux operating system (OS). It acts as the bridge between a computer’s hardware and its processes. Here’s what it does:

1. Memory management: It keeps track of how much memory is used, where data is stored, and allocates memory efficiently.
2. Process management: The kernel determines which processes can use the central processing unit (CPU), when, and for how long.
3. Device drivers: It acts as an interpreter between hardware devices (like network cards, storage, etc.) and processes.
4. System calls and security: The kernel receives requests for services from processes and ensures security.

Think of it like a busy personal assistant for the hardware, managing communication and resource allocation. The user interacts with applications in the “user space,” while the kernel operates in its own “kernel space.” The kernel is essential for running Linux-based systems!

 

[Brickwizard]

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@dos2unix I'm watching! This is typical of the AI first post recent spammers have used to check our system prior to doing their worse.

 

[ron.alan]

Plus it's posted in General Linux Questions, and there is no question.

 

[bob466]

Welcome to the Forum.

I used DuckDuckGo and got this...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel

It's amazing what a search engine can do.

 

[wizardfromoz]

Locking this for now, if the OP is serious, I am open to conversation.

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