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Microkernel

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000750

A minimal operating system kernel that provides only the most basic services, such as inter-process communication, memory management, and low-level process scheduling. Other operating system services, like device drivers and file systems, are implemented as user-space programs. This architecture aims for greater modularity, security, and reliability compared to monolithic kernels.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000750
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/microkernel/"
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