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Re:Why is it all in the kernel? by SkiFire13 on Wednesday August 05, 2026 @06:59AM (#49181069)
The word kernel always meant "the most important part of something".

Likewise "harness" can be used to mean "to collect and control something so that it can be used effectively".

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Re:Why is it all in the kernel? by myself248 on Wednesday August 05, 2026 @08:31AM (#49181938)
As someone who spent years designing wiring harnesses for prototype and test vehicles, I am so tired.
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