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The diagram in **Fig 1.

8: Microkernel** illustrates the architecture of a


microkernel-based operating system. It highlights the separation of core
kernel functions and user-space services.

### **Key Points from the Diagram:**

1. **Separation of User and Kernel Mode:**

- The microkernel architecture moves most OS services (like memory


management, process management, and file systems) into **user space**
instead of keeping them in the kernel.

- Only essential functions (like inter-process communication and hardware


communication) remain in the **kernel mode** for security and stability.

2. **Message Passing for Communication:**

- Unlike monolithic kernels where modules interact directly, microkernels


use **message passing** to exchange information between modules (e.g.,
memory module, process module, file module).

- This reduces the risk of system crashes because each module runs
independently in user mode.

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