Re: A89: kernal/no stub


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Re: A89: kernal/no stub




A Kernel is a program that provides functions to other programs or even 
directly runs other programs.  All operating systems (Windows, Linux, 
MacOS) all have a Kernel.  It is the base of the operating system that does 
what software wants it to do.  I think the purpose of having any sort of 
kernel on a TI-89 at all is to provide easier, faster access to commonly 
used functions in the calculators (vs the applications having to do 
everything themselves, although libraries sure help).
I hope this helps (and is right?)

Tyrel Haveman,
Founder, President
Haveman Computer & Internet

At 03:52 PM 8/12/00, you wrote:

>Ok...I'm pretty sure that this question has been asked before and I think
>that I may have also asked once upon a time...Anyway, can some define what
>exactly a kernal is and does, and why some programs 'need' them and what
>other programs do so as not to need one...Also how does the nostub file avoid
>having to use a kernal when writing programs for the 89 in asm or c?
>
>...Steven




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