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kernal_task 642 MB - what is it?
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02-14-2012, 03:47 AM
Activity Monitor notes this as the highest usage of Real Mem. What is it?
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02-14-2012, 03:53 AM
The basic part of OS X running your Mac.
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02-14-2012, 03:58 AM
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_7-200...m-in-os-x/
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02-14-2012, 04:36 AM
kernel task pops popcorn.
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