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kernel panic

A kernel panic is a type of error that occurs when the core (kernel) of an operating system receives an instruction in an unexpected format, or that it fails to handle properly. A kernel panic may also follow when the operating system is not able to recover from a different type of error. A kernel panic can be caused by damaged or incompatible software or, more rarely, damaged or incompatible hardware.

Dude, my laptop sucks... it suddenly developed a kernel panic about 15 seconds after boot-up.

by jheath April 28, 2004

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kernel panic

it's similar to micro$hit winblows Blue Screen Of Death

You never forget your first kernel panic.

by lunatux June 22, 2006

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kernel panic

Diarrhoea (or diarrhea, depending on your linguistic preference). Contrast with core dump, which is solid.

"Uhh, that was exhausting."
"Core dump?"
"Nope, kernel panic."

by varn_ix July 17, 2008

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kernel panic

The emotional distress and sticker shock experienced when purchasing popcorn, especially at movie theaters.

While purchasing a medium tub of popcorn at his local movie theater, Bart was so surprised at the $7.00 price tag that he had a total kernel panic.

by Nicholas Arnold July 14, 2008

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