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Different Kernel Designs Overview

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Systhread; By Jason (Jay) R Fink
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Kernel terminology gets tossed about quite a bit. One of the more common topics regarding operating system kernels is the overall design. In particular how the kernel is structured.

Kernel terminology gets tossed about quite a bit. One of the more common topics regarding operating system kernels is the overall design. In particular how the kernel is structured. Generally, there are three major types of kernels; monolithic, microkernel, and hybrid/modular. This text discusses the actual design nuances of the them regarding how they operate and the way in which subsystems access the kernel as well as each other.

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