Why kernel is known as the heart of unix os?



Why kernel is known as the heart of unix os?..

Answer / Ram Kishan

The kernel in a Unix operating system is often referred to as its heart because it provides critical services, such as managing hardware resources, handling input/output requests, and scheduling processes. It serves as the primary intermediary between applications and the actual hardware.

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