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08-19-2004, 05:45 PM
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Kernel?
Hi, what exactly is a kernel and what does it do because I was just wondering what it is cos you see it when you install operating systems
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08-19-2004, 06:33 PM
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It's the core of the operating system
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08-19-2004, 06:34 PM
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The kernel is the main part of the OS. It is usually responsible for things like memory management, tasks and processes, and even disk management.
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08-20-2004, 02:29 AM
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ok I think I understand what it is, so what would you call the part of an operating system that isn't the Kernel like Windows XP desktop
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08-20-2004, 02:39 AM
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The desktop and similar features are often known as the GUI (graphical user interface). Thats a general term applied to many different operating systems and programs.
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