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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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