Kernel, what is it and what is it for
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Those who are not very adept at advanced technological concepts will have read the word kernel on more than one occasion. without really knowing what they mean by it. Well, today we will dispel all your doubts and we will clarify in a brief and simple way what it is and what it is for.
Kernel, the core of the operating system
Every device is made up of two major parts, the hardware (the components, the parts) and the software (the operating system). The optimal operation between the two depends on the operation of the device. Well, the kernel can be defined as the intermediary between hardware and software, while the operating system sends a series of commands that are received by the kernel, which in turn sends them to the corresponding hardware component in order that they are executed. Therefore, the kernel could also be defined as the epicenter of the operating system, since it is software that is part of it.
If we get technical, the word kernel has its origin in the root of Germanic origin "kern" and means kernel, being the part the part of the operating system that runs in privileged mode, that is, the part that makes it easier for different programs to enjoy secure access to the components (hardware) of the equipment or device managing resources.
In this sense, we must know that in the kernel are the drivers thanks to which we can control audio, bluetooth, WiFi connectivity, the screen, the load, etc. on a mobile phone, tablet or other device for the style.
In addition, there are several types of kernel. The Android operating system makes use of the Linux Kernel with long-term support (LTS) which is the latest more stable version, while GNU (or GNU / Linux) is the second most popular and is usually used with its latest released version ("Vanilla"), which is not the most stable. So it may seem that Android is more behind schedule, but it is not, it simply prefers the latest stable version.
Modifying the kernel version or installing a new kernel is a process not suitable for any user because it requires a custom recovery and certain knowledge.
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