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Old 07-23-2009, 09:52 PM   #1
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Dear fnd,

I would like to know the function of Linux Kernel? It would be much better if you may let me know what means by Linux Kernel too? Thanx
 
Old 07-24-2009, 02:41 AM   #2
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel

The kernel is /boot/vmlinuz* and it is linux. What most people call "linux" is actually a collection of many programs which create a "gnu/linux distribution".

The "kernel" is the program that decides what resources all the other programs get and when.
 
  


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