What is a kernel?

[GTraymond]

I did some research but i still cant understand what it is exactly. People say it is what powers the android os

 

[richphitzwell]

a kernel is a a core that all software runs off of to put it bluntly. You now have two basic kernels, win and unix with multiple subs on the unix side. anyways think of it as a car that takes diesel or gas with cars that would prefer different grades of gas on the gas side but diesels and gas dont get along in an engine without special equipment to convert the fuel over

 

[GTraymond]

I think im understanding it a bit

 

[mikedt]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)

 

[ThatonedudexP]

kernel - management systems for processes and drivers for hardware
That is the super simple explanation that howstuffworks.com gave.

 

[dan330]

it helps the OS talk to the Hardware... better efficient kernel.. helps the hardware work more efficiently with the OS.

ex:
better kernels help overclock the CPU to perform faster.. when the OS needs the power.

 

[GTraymond]

it helps the OS talk to the Hardware... better efficient kernel.. helps the hardware work more efficiently with the OS.

ex:
better kernels help overclock the CPU to perform faster.. when the OS needs the power.

This was the best explanation thanks i understand now

 

[GTraymond]

Oh and btw do you recommend any good kernel for the Samsung Galaxy Ace?

 

[richphitzwell]

Yup better responce than mine.

 

[jerofld]

Oh and btw do you recommend any good kernel for the Samsung Galaxy Ace?

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