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| Tux the penguin, mascot of Linux | |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel 3.0.0 booting | |
| Developer | Linus Torvalds and thousands of collaborators |
| Written in | C (95.7%), and other languages including C++ and assembly |
| OS family | Unix-like |
Which OS does not run on Linux kernel?
Yes, while Linux underpins most open-source operating systems, there are OSes built around other kernels. One notable alternative is FreeBSD, a free operating system whose lineage dates back to the Berkeley Unix operating system of the 1970s but that isn’t built around the Linux kernel.
What is Linux kernel OS?
The Linux® kernel is the main component of a Linux operating system (OS) and is the core interface between a computer’s hardware and its processes. It communicates between the 2, managing resources as efficiently as possible.
