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> Technically it's not any kind of kernel. Well, I said it's a virtual kernel. That's virtual in the sense of "same interface, different implementation". A vir
by ggchappell 12y ago
> Technically it's not any kind of kernel.
Well, I said it's a virtual kernel. That's virtual in the sense of "same interface, different implementation". A virtual X is not an X; it's just handled like an X. A virtual file is not a file. Virtual memory is not memory. Virtual reality is not reality. Etc.
Since it is not a kernel, but is supposed to replace one, virtual kernel would seem to be an accurate term. However, it's too easy to misunderstand, due largely to horribly incorrect usages like "virtual bank" and "virtual classroom" that have been floating around for a while. Alas!