I was cleaning out files on my laptop and saw this, but I don’t follow what it means. ELI5
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The kernel is essentially the “brain” of your operating system. Within RAM (Random Access Memory), a specific chunk will be dedicated to your operating system to function. Your operating system is technically a program that oversees and manages your computer’s resources. Without an operating system, you are left with a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) which is very limited.
It is extremely important that the kernel is protected and sealed away from the rest of RAM. You do not want things modifying the kernel such as users or programs as that could cause crashes, etc.
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