Tech Glossary
What is Linux Kernel?
The Linux kernel is the kernel on which the Linux operating system is based. The kernel manages, among other things, memory, processes, and hardware. The Linux kernel is written in the C programming language and is freely available to the public. The kernel is one of the most complex parts of an operating system, and the development of the kernel is a very demanding process. The Linux kernel is one of the most widely used operating system kernels in the world, and is used, among other things, in Android mobile phones.