Kernel
(Note: NOT "kernal").
1. <operating system> The essential part of Unix or other operating systems, responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security etc.
See also microkernel.
2. <language> An essential subset of a programming language, in terms of which other constructs are (or could be) defined. Also known as a core language.
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| ken Ken Thompson Kerberos Kermit kernal |
ABCL/c+ abort AKL Algebraic Specification Language Andorra Kernel Language |
Kernel Parlog Kernel User Interface Package kerning Kevo key |
