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Microkernel vs Nanokernel - What's the difference?

microkernel | nanokernel |

In computing terms the difference between microkernel and nanokernel

is that microkernel is a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services while nanokernel is a particularly small or minimal microkernel.

microkernel

English

(wikipedia microkernel)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (computing) A minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

    • nanokernel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A particularly small or minimal microkernel.