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Linux kernel

Core of the Linux operating system


The Linux kernel is the core of the Linux operating system, providing essential services such as hardware interaction and process management. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and remains an open-source project.

Features

  • Monolithic design
  • Support for a wide range of hardware
  • Extensible through modules

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