"KERNAL" meaning in English

See KERNAL in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From an accidental misspelling of kernel, sometimes backronymed as Keyboard Entry Read, Network, And Link. Etymology templates: {{m|en|kernel}} kernel Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} KERNAL
  1. (computing, historical) The operating system used by early Commodore International home computers. Wikipedia link: KERNAL Tags: historical Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: kernal

Alternative forms

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