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Kernel
The essential part of a programme or the core of an operating system, that manages memory, files, peripheral devices, time/date, application launch, system resource allocation, and performs the other basic functions after start-up. Proprietary kernels should not be used without license, and freeware kernels should not be adapted without modifying all affected software.
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