kernel

Also known as operating system kernel, OS kernel

core of a computer operating system

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A kernel is the core part of an operating system that manages the most fundamental tasks, like controlling hardware devices and allocating computer resources to different programs. It matters because without a kernel working behind the scenes, your computer couldn't coordinate between its physical components and the software you want to run.

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Commons category: Operating system kernels
Stack Exchange tag: stackoverflow.com/tags/kernel

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Een kernel of core is in de informatica het centrale deel van een besturingssysteem. De kernel is, simpel gezegd, de supervisor (opzichter) in een besturingssysteem.

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