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Answer» Kernel: Kernel is a system program that controls all programs running on the computer. The kernel is BASICALLY a bridge between the software and hardware of the system.
Operating System: Operating system is a system program that runs on the computer to PROVIDE an interface to the computer user so that they can easily operate on the computer. | Kernel | OS |
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| It is considered a central component of OS | It is considered system software. | | It is GENERALLY responsible for converting user commands into machine-level commands. | It is generally responsible for managing the resources of system. | | It simply acts as an interface between hardware and applications. | It simply acts as an interface between hardware and user. | | It also performs functions like process management, file management, device management, I/O communication, etc. | It also performs functions like providing security to data and files in the the system, providing access controls to users, maintaining the system privacy, etc. | | Its type includes MICROKERNEL, Monolithic kernel, etc. | Its type includes Single and Multiprogramming batch SYSTEMS, Distributed OS, Real-time OS. |
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