What is a kernel?

[Gene Dascher]

Funny, I always thought that kernel was a rank in the military!  Amazing
what you can learn on a Linux mailing list!

Check out http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html for
information on the Linux kernel.  It should explain kernels in general.

Gene

"David P. Engvall" wrote:
> 
> 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
> >
>