Threads in user space can be more appropriate than kernel threads because ________.
A) user-level threads do not require the operating system to support threads.
B) application developers can tune the threading library's scheduling algorithm to meet the needs of specific applications.
C) user-level threads do not invoke the kernel for synchronization, which can reduce overhead.
D) all of the above

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User-level threads are managed by a user-level library, which allows for more flexibility in scheduling and synchronization without involving the kernel, thus reducing overhead and allowing customization by developers.

Threads in User Space Can Be More Appropriate Than Kernel