please tell me wht are the names for linux and windows kernel. where are they located and what are the names of files containing them
Three answers:
inclusive_disjunction
2009-08-14 02:34:24 UTC
The name of the Linux kernel is "Linux." The name of the Windows kernel is the NT kernel.
The Linux kernel is typically stored in the /boot directory. The Windows kernel is stored in C:\Windows\System32
The Linux kernel file can have a variety of names, based on how it is compressed. The most common formats are bzImage and vmlinuz. The Windows kernel file is ntoskrnl.exe, although other versions, such as ntkrnlpa.exe (for PAE mode) are available.
TBRMInsanity
2009-08-14 05:30:48 UTC
The Linux kernel is called Linux (followed by a version number 2.6.31 is the latest version being worked on currently). You can get the source code from http://www.linux.org and it is protected under the GPL (GNU Public Licence).
The latest Windows kernel is the Vista kernel (used in Vista and Win 7). It evolved from the NT kernel (used in Win NT, XP, 2K, 2K3, and 2K8). Only if you work for Microsoft or are a part of a government organization will you have a chance in hell at looking at the source code (Microsoft just doesn't do it). Some portions of the code are available under Microsoft's Share Source Public Licence, just be careful though because if you view Share Source code you can't use it in any other program.