The kernel is the part of the nut inside of the shell. ;) "Michael W. Armstrong" wrote: > I am a student at DeVry and I am just now beginning to learn about Linux. My > instructor has given us an assignment to find out what a Kernel is. > Can you please assist. > Thank You > Michael W. Armstrong > > Please send reply to > marm8175 at acad.kc.devry.edu >