Multithreaded Kernel

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Introduction

A multithreaded kernel is an operating system kernel that supports the concurrent execution of multiple threads within kernel space. This allows the kernel to perform various tasks, such as process scheduling, memory management, and I/O handling, simultaneously or in parallel. By utilizing multiple threads, a multithreaded kernel can improve CPU utilization, responsiveness, and scalability, particularly on multicore systems. The kernel is responsible for managing thread scheduling and synchronization, ensuring safe and efficient resource sharing between threads and preventing issues like race conditions or deadlocks. Multithreaded kernels are essential for modern operating systems to fully leverage the capabilities of multicore processors.