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True multi-tasking is achieved through parallel processors. If you only have one processor, only one task can execute at a time. You can still multi-task by rapidly switching between all the running processes, but you cannot have two processes running simultaneously. With two or more processors running in parallel, you can.
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∙ 13y agoyou need to CPUs each processing a thread at the same time.
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Why windows is multitasking and UNIX is multiprogramming?
Not really a true statement; both Windows and UNIX have multi-tasking and multi-programming capabilities.
Is vista single tasking or multi tasking?
yes it is multi tasking, although vitta cant handle it well, thus it slows down . yes it is multi tasking, although vista cant handle it well, thus it slows down .
Unix terminology for multi-tasking?
Multi-tasking is multi-tasking, regardless of the Operating System you are talking about. The use of multi-tasking is controlled via a facility in Unix called "Job Control", which allows a user to start multiple tasks, move them between background and foreground, kill them off, etc.
How confident you are at multi-tasking with an example?
because im focus in my work so im very confident that i can i do multi-tasking
How confident you are at multi tasking with an example?
because im focus in my work so im very confident that i can i do multi-tasking
What is the correct way to spell multi tasking?
The word is spelled as one word "multitasking" but is occasionally seen hyphenated as in (multi-tasking).
Is window 7 multie tasking?
Yes, and its very good at it too
An example of an operating system for multi user multi tasking?
Unix
Does windows vista supports only cooperative multi tasking?
No, it was true for Windows 3.x twenty years before.
What operating system types is used in medical equipment or a cash register Multi-user multi-tasking Real-time Single-user multi-tasking Single-user single-tasking?
Generally, it will be single-user, single tasking.
How do you Manage Multi tasking?
how to avoid overload
Question paper for ssc staff selection multi tasking?
The previous question paper for SSC staff selection multi-tasking can be found at http://gpress.in/2013/11/ssc-multi-tasking-staff-exam-2014-previous-question-papers/.
