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Android and Linux re-merge into one operating system For years, Android has been a Linux variant, but now, with the release of Linux 3.3, the two operating systems are united again.

DETAILED COURSE TOPICS: OS Structure: kernel, device drivers, file systems, network stacks, schedulers, system calls, libraries, toolchains, language virtual machines, user interface/shell, ...

Want a truly secure operating system kernel? The Linux Foundation is partnering with Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, to roll out the seL4 microkernel.

It's not based on Android, the California-based technology company's mobile operating system used in billions of smartphones around the world, nor does it build upon the Linux kernel.

The newly added support for the ARMv8-M architecture is provided on eT-Kernel Compact, which features excellent real-time capabilities and a small memory footprint. eT-Kernel Compact has received ...

He's built a simple kernel for a Unix-like operating system that runs on an Intel 386 processor, and he wants to develop it further.

The Finals Devs Guarantee Linux Functionality Despite Moving To Kernel Level Anti Cheat as Embark wages war against hackers.

Riot Games has deployed kernel-level drivers in its latest game, Valorant. The drivers are intended for anti-cheat services, but they may make some longtime enthusiasts nervous.

The purpose of a kernel is to manage the deepest levels of an operating system. It handles requests from hardware devices such as keyboards, schedules tasks, and manages files and memory.