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5 Important Components of Linux

Explore the core components of the Linux operating system.

Here are the five important components of Linux:

  • System

    In the system component, we need to learn modules like system APIs, device drivers, I/O, buses, etc.

  • Memory

    In memory management, we need to learn modules like physical memory, virtual memory, memory mappings, object allocation, etc.

  • Process

    In process management, we need to learn modules like process scheduling, interrupts, threads, synchronization, etc.

  • Network

    In the network component, we need to learn important modules like network protocols, sockets, NIC drivers, etc.

  • Storage

    In system storage management, we need to learn modules like file systems, I/O caches, different storage devices, file system implementations, etc.