kernel question

ampex189 · 08-20-2003, 05:21 AM

I was just wondering what programing language the kernal (from kernel.org) is writen in.

thanks
Ampex189

serz · 08-20-2003, 05:51 AM

As far as I know, most of the code it's C. But it's not the only language used in the linux kernel.

ampex189 · 08-26-2003, 02:16 AM

why would they use multiple languages?

leonscape · 08-26-2003, 02:24 AM

I think (Though its not 100%) They might use assembler for low-level high speed operations, Although this is specific to each CPU type.

Edit: I just checked it does contain assembler.