Linux Architecture

• Monolithic kernel

  • Contains modular components, however

• UNIX-like or UNIX-based operating system

• Six primary subsystems:

  • Process management
  • Interprocess communication
  • Memory management
  • File system management
    • VFS: provides a single interface to multiple file systems
  • I/O management
  • Networking

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