This is how the Wii works but the Wii U has a more traditional kernel model. This is required due to the system's multitasking abilities (run "mini" apps like t

This is how the Wii works but the Wii U has a more traditional kernel model. This is required due to the system's multitasking abilities (run "mini" apps like the browser or download manager along side a normal app/game). The only time the Wii U uses the IOS model is when it boot into vWii mode to run Wii apps which also disables the new features of the Wii U software.