What Is the Linux Zen Kernel?
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Zen Kernel — Result of a collaborative effort of kernel hackers to provide the best Linux kernel possible for everyday systems. Some more details can be found on (which provides kernel binaries based on Zen for Debian).

What is Linux kernel used for?

The Linux® kernel is the main component of a Linux operating system (OS) and is the core interface between a computer’s hardware and its processes. It communicates between the 2, managing resources as efficiently as possible.

What kernel does Arch Linux use?

Arch Linux

Developer Levente Polyak and others
Package manager pacman, libalpm (back-end)
Platforms x86-64 i686 (unofficial) ARM (unofficial)
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux)
Userland GNU
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