Monolithic kernel vs Microkernel

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Monolithic kernel vs. Microkernel


This document explains the two main kernel architectures of
operating systems: the monolithic kernel and the microkernel.
Starting with an introduction about the term "kernel"
itself and its meaning for operating systems as a whole, it
continues with a comparison of bene ts and disadvantages
of both architectures, rounded up by a list of popular implementations.


COMPARISON BETWEEN BASIC CON­
CEPTS OF THE TWO APPROACHES


Inter Process Communication
Memory Managment
Security and Stability
I/O Communication
Extensibility and Portability
IMPLEMENTATIONS
Monolithic kernel
GNU/Linux
Windows NT
Microkernel
QNX
Hybrid kernel
Mach