Why is the penguin so menacing?

The Monolithic Linux Kernel

Kernel is the binding element that binds the OS and the hardware

OOOO It's smoking smooth!!

A monolithic kernel is a type of operating system (OS) architecture where the entire operating system, including core functions like memory management, process scheduling, file system management, and device drivers, runs in kernel mode as a single, unified program.

• Single Large Process – The entire OS runs as a single process in privileged mode.
• High Performance – Since all services run in kernel space, there is minimal overhead, making monolithic kernels generally faster than microkernels.
• Difficult to Modify – Any change to the kernel (e.g., adding a driver) requires recompiling and rebooting.
• Less Stability – A crash in one component (e.g., a device driver) can crash the entire system.

Facts about Linux and it's Users!!

• Yes, Linux is a kernel
• Yes, Linux and GNU were both initiated by two bored guys who didn't want to pay for their software
• Yes, Linux users are superior.
• Yes, GNU is an OS.
• Yes, Linux users do have a social life.