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The kernel is the core component of an operating system that directly interacts with hardware and manages system resources such as CPU, memory, and I/O devices. It operates in privileged mode and is classified as low-level system software, with examples including the Linux Kernel and Windows NT Kernel. Users do not have direct access to the kernel, which performs essential tasks like process, memory, and device management.

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The kernel is the core component of an operating system that directly interacts with hardware and manages system resources such as CPU, memory, and I/O devices. It operates in privileged mode and is classified as low-level system software, with examples including the Linux Kernel and Windows NT Kernel. Users do not have direct access to the kernel, which performs essential tasks like process, memory, and device management.

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Kernel (Core of the OS)

Definition:

The kernel is the core part of the OS that directly interacts with the hardware (CPU, memory,

devices).

Role:

Manages system resources CPU, memory, file systems, and I/O devices.

Access:

Runs in privileged (kernel) mode.

Type:

Low-level system software.

Examples:

Linux Kernel, Windows NT Kernel, Unix Kernel.

Tasks:

- Process management

- Memory management

- Device management

- System calls

User Access:

Users cannot interact with the kernel directly.

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