Re: How is linux not an O/S Was: Re: Want to give back to linux?

[Scott McDermott]

Derek Balling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Wed, Mar 25, 1998 at 09:34:58AM -0600:
> Because by the definition of an operating system, that is what it is. You
> may find that other applications (bash, login, getty, etc.) are useful for
> your purposes, but they are not strictly required. 

Sure they are.  You cannot manipulate the computer at all without a
basic interface.  The kernel provides the layer in between the
higher-level functions of an OS and the lower-level of the hardware
itself.

-- 
Scott


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