[CS-FSLUG] Linux Kernel Features

Jukka Y mail at ylonen.info
Wed Oct 27 10:54:22 CDT 2004


On Wednesday, 27. Octoberta 2004 01:51, Don Parris wrote:
> Is there a good overview of the Linux kernel's features?  The Linux
> Kernel HOWTO is not what I'm looking for.  I mean something that might
> offer a comparison to the Windows kernel, from a technology
> standpoint.  What makes the Linux kernel more or less advanced than
> the ntkernel?  The Security report provided by Fred Miller was
> helpful, but raised further questions that I have not found answers to
> in the standard HOWTO fare.
>
> For instance, isn't the Linux kernel something of a hybrid between
> monolithic & modular?  It's not completely modular, but supports
> (un)loading modules.  So, what about the NT kernel, which is
> definitely monolithic?
>
> Thanks,
> Don

I found that http://www.osdata.com/ has some comparisons (thought I got an 
impression that they may be outdated/incomple concerning linux).

Blessings,
Jukka




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