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The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of kernels.

kernel name creator executable format type Integrated firewall SMP support multiple CPU support multitasking last release
Linux kernel [1] Linus Torvalds ELF monolithic with modules IPFilter Yes Yes Yes 2.6.15.1
Hurd [2] FSF ELF multi-server microkernel No No Yes 0.2
XNU [3] Apple Mach-O hybrid kernel Yes Yes Yes
Windows NT [4] Microsoft PE hybrid kernel Yes Yes Yes 5.2
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