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The kernel
Discovers devices on Buses
Prepares environment to run process(es) using a common
format
Exposes standard facilities for programs:
Abstracted I/O: open(2)
Memory management: mmap(2), malloc(3)
Process handling: fork(2), signal(2)
Network abstractions: socket(2), bind(2), connect(2)
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