What is the difference between kernel and shell in operating system?

In Computer Science, we have what is meant by the term kernel and shell as found in the operating system. What are some of the differences in the these two terms.

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One Response to “What is the difference between kernel and shell in operating system?”

1. castleon Says:
   January 5th, 2009 at 12:33 am

   The kernal is the part of the OS that interacts with the hardware, the shell is the GUI or interface to the kernal.
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