What is the architecture of linux?

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The Linux will run on anything, PPC, x86, 64 bit, Cell Processor, soon the phantom processor, and the IPOD, XBOX, PS3, PS2, Wii, Nintendo DS, Bla bla bla bla

The structure of Linux is that it has a layer that interacts with programs, a layer that interacts with the hardware and there is not much I'm leaving out. With Windows there are so many virtual machines and other things involved it's crazy.

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from top:

3. Applications
2. Layer
1. Kernel
0. Hierachical file system

 

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