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What is a computer program that gives a detailed set of instructions to tell the computer exactly what to do?

The kernel of the computer tells it what to do. The instructions are all told by the kernel.


Can you turn computer software into hardware?

NO. Computer hardware is a completely different part of the computer system from the Software. Software is not a physical Item like hardware.


What is the role of the kernel in the functioning of a computer system?

The kernel is the core component of a computer's operating system that manages system resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It controls tasks such as memory management, process scheduling, and device management, ensuring that the computer operates smoothly and efficiently.


Where the kernel reside in computer and what is it?

The kernel resides in your OS of the computer. the kernel has one main function that is to act as translator from applications to your CPU, Memory, and various other devices. In the world of Microsoft it's a go between for applications and the device drivers. In Linux, Mac OS, and, any other Unix based OS the kernel directly talks to the hardware with out the need for device drivers. For more info see the related link


What is a computer program or other item that cannot be physically touched on a computer?

The non-physical part of your computer is called software, in opposition to the physical part, the hardware. For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software

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What are the four major data-processing functions of a computer?

Um RAM, ROM, Kernel and Physical.


What are the four major data processing functions of a computer?

Um RAM, ROM, Kernel and Physical.


Give you some example of kernel sentence?

The kernel is the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut.The kernel is a program that constitutes the central core of a computer operating system.


What is heardware?

physical part of the computer


What part of the operating system interfaces with the hardware?

the kernel is the part of the OS that interfaces with the hardware


What is the function of kernal in operating system?

In computing, the kernel is a computer program that manages I/O (input/output) requests fromsoftware, and translates them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit and other electronic components of a computer. The kernel is a fundamental part of a modern computer's operating system.[1]


What is kernel memory?

The memory used by the operating system, which is protected and cannot be accessed by regular applications. Virtual memory can be used to page some of the kernel in memory to disk. However, there is always a certain part of the kernel that must reside in physical memory at all times and cannot be swapped out.


The software that tells your computer how to be a computer is?

The Operating System provides a shell for the Computer. The software to run the computer, which relies on the operating system, is called the Kernel which is on the Motherboard. Refer to Google for inquiries about the Kernel, the Motherboard, and other various features of a computer.


Who manages the CPU?

The KERNEL is the main part of the Operating System that manages & controls Computer Hardware including Central Processing Unit - CPU.


What part of speech is kernel?

The word kernel is a noun. It is the central part of a nut.


What is the core of computer's operating system called?

The "kernel".


Is the Linux GUI part of the kernel?

no