1) The kernel is indeed the first level of code that the hardware uses. When a hardware component is built, it is designed to perform a specific function. The kernel is responsible for managing the hardware resources and providing a layer of abstraction between the hardware and the software. The basic operation of the hardware is to perform the function it was designed for, and the kernel provides the interface for the software to interact with the hardware.
2) Here are two analogies:
- Cars and driving: The kernel is like the engine of a car, providing the power and control for the vehicle. The operating system is like the driver, controlling the car and interacting with the environment. Apps are like the passengers, providing specific functionality and interacting with the driver and the environment. Protocol level programs are like the traffic signals and road signs, providing a standardized way for the driver to interact with other drivers and the environment. Closed system applications are like a private road, limiting the interaction between the driver and the environment.
- Cooking: The kernel is like the stove, providing the heat and control for the cooking process. The operating system is like the chef, controlling the cooking process and interacting with the ingredients. Apps are like the spices and ingredients, providing specific functionality and interacting with the chef and the cooking process. Protocol level programs are like the recipe, providing a standardized way for the chef to interact with the ingredients and the cooking process. Closed system applications are like a pre-packaged meal, limiting the interaction between the chef and the ingredients.
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