What is the role of the kernel in unix?



What is the role of the kernel in unix?..

Answer / Durgesh Babu

The kernel is the core component of a Unix-like operating system that manages the resources of the computer and acts as an interface between applications and the actual hardware. It handles tasks like memory management, process scheduling, file systems, security, networking, and device drivers.

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