What are the main components of Linux?

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    Main Components of Linux:

    FeaturesDetails
    Bootloader:

     This software manages the computer's boot process.

    Kernel

     This is the core and the lowest level of the operating system. It manages the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.

    Graphical server

     It displays the graphics on the monitor.

    DaemonsThese include background services such as printing and scheduling that start during boot or after logging into your system.
    Init systemThis sub-system bootstraps the user space and controls the daemons.
    Desktop environmentIt is the component that the users interact with.
    ApplicationsAn application is a kind of software that lets users perform a task. Applications include everything, ranging from desktop tools to programming languages. Many Linux distributions provide a central database to download additional applications.

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