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Kernel

Computer program

What is difference between kernel and OS?

The difference between an operating system and a kernel: The kernel is the lowest level of the operating system. The kernel is the main part of the operating system and is responsible for translating the command into something that can be understood by the computer.

What is the kernel of an OS?

A kernel is the central part of an operating system. It manages the operations of the computer and the hardware – most notably memory and CPU time. There are two types of kernels: A micro kernel, which only contains basic functionality; A monolithic kernel, which contains many device drivers.