K

kernel --
The central part of the UNIX operating system, which manages how memory is used, how tasks are scheduled, how devices are accessed, and how file information is stored and updated.

keyboard focus --
(programming) The area of the screen that accepts the next input from the keyboard.

keyboard focus policy --
See focus policy.

Korn shell --
Written by David Korn, it is compatible with the Bourne shell, but provides a much wider range of programming features. The Korn shell also offers improved versions of many of the C shell's interactive features. To start a Korn shell from the command line, type ksh and press <Enter>. See also Bourne shell and C shell.


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