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The kernel of an operating system is a fundamental program which provides
essential resources from the hardware of the computer to other programs.
A kernel typically runs all the time and remains resident in main memory.
The amount of functionality and resources which it provides vary tremendously.
* [[microkernel]]
* [[UNIX]]
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