KERNEL-PACKAGE(5) Debian GNU/Linux manual KERNEL-PACKAGE(5) NAME kernel-package – system for creating kernel related packages DESCRIPTION The kernel-package package grew out of desire to automate the routine steps required to compile and install a custom kernel.

What does Linux kernel include?

The Linux kernel consists of several important parts: process management, memory management, hardware device drivers, filesystem drivers, network management, and various other bits and pieces.

What exactly is a kernel?

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 five types of kernels: A micro kernel, which only contains basic functionality; A monolithic kernel, which contains many device drivers.