microkernel

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.

As nouns the difference between service and microkernel

is that service is service (eg in a restaurant) or service can be service, set while microkernel is (computing) a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

As nouns the difference between abstract and microkernel

is that abstract is abstract while microkernel is (computing) a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

As nouns the difference between mechanism and microkernel

is that mechanism is within a machine or machinery; any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power while microkernel is (computing) a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

In computing|lang=en terms the difference between kernel and microkernel

is that kernel is (computing) the central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components while microkernel is (computing) a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

As nouns the difference between kernel and microkernel

is that kernel is the core, center, or essence of an object or system while microkernel is (computing) a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

As an adjective minimal

is the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

As a noun microkernel is

a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.