Question

can you please explain what a kernel is?

Answer 1

Like in popcorn?

Answer 2

no. like in computer science.

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)
Pretty much the interface between the operating system and hardware. Usually prevents applications from accessing hardware without permission.

Answer 4

thank you^^

Answer 5

according to unix platform kernal is a heart of unix, when u study system calls & library functions in unix u'll knw more abt kernal

Answer 6

kernel is also a virus

Answer 7

its name is ikernel.exe