Hybrid Kernel: Difference between revisions

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== Design ==

A hybrid kernel is, as its name indicates, a hybrid between a [[Monolithic kernel]] and a [[Microkernel]]. Unlike a microkernel where everything takes place in user level servers and drivers, the designers of a hybrid kernel may decide to keep several components inside kernel and some outside. There are many motivations for doing so, such as performance, simplicity, and vendor lock-in (you cannot change components with custom components). Most hybrid kernels start as monolithic kernels and begin moving components into user land, primarily as security to support 3rd-party components and drivers which may be malicious or buggy.