Kernel
ལྟེ་བ།
内核
Kernel · ལྟེ་བ། · 内核 · KUR-nul · OS kernel · Operating Systems · os · core · driversOperating SystemsOS kernel/KUR-nul/
Also known as: OS kernel
Last updated August 7, 2026
Definition
The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages hardware, memory, processes, and device drivers, sitting between apps and the machine.
Real-World Example
When an app reads a file, it asks the kernel to talk to the disk on its behalf rather than accessing hardware directly.
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