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Multitasking means performing more than one task, in terms of computing, it means running more than 1 processes on a single CPU. Multiple processes are queued and wait for their turn to be executed on CPU, but it appears as if they are running in parallel.
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What is the term for the ability of a computer to run multiple applications at the same time?
multitasking
What are term that describes starting and running more than one program at a time?
Multitasking.
What is the difference between cooperative multitasking and preemptive multitasking?
Cooperative multitasking is multitasking tohelp someone else, while peemative multitasking is multiaatsking for yourself.
Whats the right term for being able to do more then 2 things at once?
multitasking multy tasking
Should real time operating system be necessarily multiprogrammed?
MULTIPROGRAMING .................. The term multiprograming denotes an operating system that,in addtion to supporting multitasking. In multiprograming more than one jobs are active in memory.Within a very small period more than one jobs are executed simultaneously. MULTITASKING ............... In general multiprogramming implies multitasking,but multitasking does not imply multiprogramming. A multitasking operating system is distinguished by its ability to support concurrent execution of two or more active processes. as discussed actually both multitasking and multiprogramming are same no other answer mentioned are justifiable.....
What side of the brain is used for multitasking Brain multitasking?
Left
What is the unix terminology for multitasking?
Multitasking.
Is the xp os is multitasking'?
of course Preemptive Multitasking meaning CPU Intrupt the current task in hand to satisfy another then resume to the the prior.
Who is better at multitasking women or men?
girls. there brain is built for multitasking
What are main differences between cooperative multitasking and preemtive multitasking?
Preemptive multitasking is when the operating system preemptively interrupts a current task without cooperation. Cooperative multitasking is when the system must be programmed to do tasks.
Does iOS 4.2.1 have multitasking?
No, but multitasking can be enabled if you Jailbreak your ipod touch. Use greenposi0n.com jailbreak website to download jailbreak program. Jailbreak iPod touch Then use loader to download cydia app. go into cydia and search multitasking. then install multitasking enabler. Go into winterboard checkoff the multitasking enable option respring and you will have multitasking.
What was the first multitasking distribution of windows?
Windows NT 3.1 was the first to use a preemptive multitasking. However, it was Windows 95 which had true multitasking.
