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Multi-tasking is a sort of generic term that can mean almost anything, so I'm guessing that you might be referring to multi-threading. (To my knowledge and recollection, multi-tasking is more of a layman's term) Multi-threading is one process (or application) executing multiple "threads" or tasks in parallel. For instance, it might be faster to divide up a large math problem into three parts and execute them in parallel. A single processor can't actually execute the threads simultaneously; rather, it quickly switches from one thread to the next, giving each thread a share of time to use. This happens so quickly that it appears to be in parallel.
Multi-processing is dividing a given task into several smaller tasks and delegating those tasks to more than one processor.
Multi-threading (or "multi-tasking") may be used on one or more processors and is not limited to multi-processor machines.
There's a lot more to it, but that's a start.
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Is Linux multiprocessing and multitasking operating system?
yes
What is the ability of a system to do more than one thing at a time?
Multiprocessing
What is the difference between multiuser multitasking and multiprocessing?
* Multiuser: A computer system the can handle more then one user at a time. Windows is not a multiuser OS. It can handle only one user at a time. * Multitasking: The ability of an OS to do more then one thing at atime. for instance, you can be downloading a large file and still use another program to do something, like write a book. * Multiprocessing: The chip in new computers is able to do more then one task at a time because there is more then one processing unit on/in the chip.
What electronic data prossing modes?
1)online processing 2)real-time processing 3)distributed processing 4)time-sharing 5)batch processing 6)multiprocessing 7)multitasking 8)interactive procrssing
What is the difference between cooperative multitasking and preemptive multitasking?
Cooperative multitasking is multitasking tohelp someone else, while peemative multitasking is multiaatsking for yourself.
Why cellular multiprocessing is required?
Cellular multiprocessing is required because it enables computer to save much data and information.
List the various types of operating system software?
1) GUI(Graphical User Interface) Vs CLI 2) Multi-user vs. Single user 3) Multitasking 4) Multiprocessing 5) Multithreading 6) Networked vs. standalone 7) Real-time Systems
Symmetric multiprocessing is a input or output device?
Symmetic multiprocessing is about having multiple CPUs. It is an architecture or design rather than a device.
Multiprocessing is accomplished when a processor contains more than one what?
Multiprocessing is accomplished when a processor contains moer than one ALU.
What side of the brain is used for multitasking Brain multitasking?
Left
What is the unix terminology for multitasking?
Multitasking.
Who is better at multitasking women or men?
girls. there brain is built for multitasking
