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Shell
The shell functions as a user-
Explanation user commands into actions that
kernel interface. It transforms
the kernel can understand by
interpreting them.
Consider the shell to be a hotel receptionist.
In order to meet the requirements of the
users, users (guests) communicate with the
Analogy receptionist, giving instructions or requests,
which the receptionist then forwards to the
relevant departments (kernel).
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