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kernal_task 642 MB - what is it? - JEBB - 02-14-2012
Activity Monitor notes this as the highest usage of Real Mem. What is it?
Re: kernal_task 642 MB - what is it? - JoeH - 02-14-2012
The basic part of OS X running your Mac.
Re: kernal_task 642 MB - what is it? - Chakravartin - 02-14-2012
Lots of components of the Mac OS will get grouped under that heading. They load as they are needed, so the kernel task may start out small after a restart and then take up more RAM and cpu time as you use your Mac.
More detail than you want:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20091848-263/kernel-task-taking-up-ram-in-os-x/
Re: kernal_task 642 MB - what is it? - Seacrest - 02-14-2012
kernel task pops popcorn.