Blog 2: The Linux Kernel

What is the Linux Kernel? Many resources define what it does, but not what it is. In my opinion, the Linux Kernel can be personified as a military colonel. The Linux "Colonel" tells his men what to do, where to go, and logically delivers them to strategic locations so as to successfully complete the mission in the most expeditious and efficient manner.

All in all, the Linux Kernel is the brain behind the operations. It is the Colonel behind the multitasking abilities that Linux, as an operating system, provides. It is the man behind the counter that provides customers with their requests and completes service orders. It is the heart of the operating system...the guy that keeps everything organized and running efficiently.

The Linux Kernel is the reason behind your ability to multitask when using the OS. That is what the Kernel is....

Oh, and here's a funny picture to end this post:

It has the website from where it originated and a copyright with a name, so I didn't think I needed to site it. (I had no idea how to make it smaller...FYI)