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Chapter 2 Learning Software Architecture
2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CORE
For managing system configurations and multiple programs, each mobile computer
comes with System Menu, Program Manager, and Kernel Menu. Refer to the
following chapters on how to configure the 8600 Series Mobile Computer, regarding
system configurations and program download.
2.2.1 SYSTEM MENU
System Menu is bundled with BASIC Runtime or user programs that are written in C
language. It is provided for system configuration, functionality testing, downloading font
file and program.
2.2.2 KERNEL
Kernel is the innermost core of the OS. It provides services for updating the kernel and
bootloader, and repairing the system.
2.2.3 PROGRAM MANAGER
Program Manager is part of the kernel. You may download up to seven application
programs to the mobile computer.