# Kernel

> In computing, the kernel is a computer program that manages input/output requests from software, and translates them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit and other electronic components of a computer. The kernel is a fundamental part of a modern computer's operating system. \[Wikipedia]\(<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(operating_system>)

## Intel Edison Default Version from Booted Device

```bash
    VERSION = 3
    PATCHLEVEL = 10
    SUBLEVEL = 17
    ...
    SUBLEVEL = 98
    EXTRAVERSION =
    NAME = TOSSUG Baby Fish
```

## Intel Edison Default Version from Kernel Source Code

ToDo Open Makefile


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