vmlinux

[Gnoleba GNOGBO]

Hi All !

In my learning of linux there is the stupide questions i would like to ask
you.

1- Why the name of the  kernel is vmlinux ?
What is the origine of this name ?
Perhaps you know why ?
Tell me please or give the link which can explan it.
2 - When linux start the init process launch the default shell process and
give the prompt. The others process as linux commands or users process are
the forks of this first shell process ?
Can you explan simply  this point or  give me the link which can help me
please in the starting of linux.

Do something as everybody is good but know why,  is better to do it.
Help please.

Gnogbo
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