what is the functionality of kernel in unix architecture?

Answer Posted / suman kumar reddy

we have 2 modes in cpu .
kernel mode and usermode.
kernel provides service to the user on request.
user executes the commands when kernel provides service to
it.after execution completes kernel looks after the system
drivers (network drivers)
user has no privelages until kernel provides service to
the user.

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