Understanding Kernel Tasks


The kernel initializes the Input/Output Kit (I/O Kit), which controls input and output devices. The I/O Kit links the loaded drivers into the kernel based upon the device tree previously created by Open Firmware.

The kernel starts the launchd process, and the launchd process is then responsible for bootstrapping the rest of the system.




Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials
Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6: A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
ISBN: 0321635345
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 233

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