- Kernel is a system program that provides an interface between software and hardware of the system
- Operating system is system program that provides an interface between the computer and the user
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COMPARISON |
KERNEL |
OPERATING SYSTEM |
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Basic |
Kernel is an important part of the operating system |
Operating System is a system program |
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Interface |
Kernel is an interface between software and hardware of the computer |
Operating System is an interface between user and hardware of the computer |
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Types |
Monolithic kernels and Microkernels |
Single and Multiprogramming batch system, Distributed operating system, Real-time operating system |
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Purpose |
Kernel memory management, process management, task management, disk management |
In addition to the responsibilities of Kernel, Operating System is responsible for the protection and security of the computer |