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monolithic kernel

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monolithic kernel

An OS kernel that is entirely self contained and does not call in additional drivers or modules as needed. See kernel.



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Its monolithic kernel mode driver stops users from installing any untrusted executable files.
Applications only link in routines actually used, thereby eliminating the inclusion of unused services commonly carried by monolithic kernel designs.
 
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