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Kernel

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001487

The core component of an operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing an interface between hardware and software. It handles fundamental tasks such as process management, memory management, device management, and system calls. The kernel operates in a privileged mode, often called kernel mode, with full access to the system's hardware.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001487
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/kernel/"
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