What is the difference between a kernel panic and a system crash?
If you have ever encountered a blue screen of death, a sad Mac face, or a frozen Linux penguin, you have experienced a system crash. But what is the difference between a system crash and a kernel panic, and how can you prevent or fix them? In this article, you will learn about the basics of operating system architecture, the causes and symptoms of kernel panics and system crashes, and some tips and tools to debug and troubleshoot them.