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The Linux kernel is a Unix-like computer operating system kernel. It is used world-wide: the Linux operating system is based on it and deployed on both traditional computer systems such as personal computers and servers, usually in the form of Linux distributions, and on various embedded devices such as routers, wireless access points, PBXes, set-top boxes, FTA receivers, smart TVs, PVRs and NAS appliances. The Android operating system for tablet computers, smartphones and smartwatches is also based atop the Linux kernel.
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In a Nutshell, Linux Kernel...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a very large development team
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took an estimated 12,290 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in April, 2005
ending with its most recent commit 1 day ago
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