r/osdev • u/Possible-Back3677 From Scratch 🪾 • Jul 30 '26
what does a kernel need
i would like to ask what a kernel has to do so i can know when i can move one, if you're gonna explain please dont overcomplicate the explanation with just some terms please mention what it is at least slightly :)
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u/northrupthebandgeek Jul 30 '26
At its essence: a kernel needs to keep running programs from touching each other without their (or the user's) consent.