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Give difference between multitasking and multi programming operating
system. in tabular format with short and easy points
Here's a concise and easy-to-understand comparison between multitasking and
multiprogramming operating systems:
Feature Multitasking OS Multiprogramming OS
Definition Allows multiple tasks (processes) Allows multiple programs to
to run simultaneously for a single reside in memory and execute
user. simultaneously.
Objective Improves user experience with Maximizes CPU utilization by
responsiveness. keeping it busy.
User Focuses on serving a single user Focuses on executing programs
Focus efficiently. for multiple users or processes.
Context Frequently switches between Switches between programs as
Switching tasks for responsiveness. needed.
System Commonly used in personal Common in batch processing
Type computers and laptops. systems.
Example Windows, macOS, Linux. Early batch operating systems.
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Here’s an even simpler and more detailed comparison between multitasking and
multiprogramming operating systems:
Feature Multitasking OS Multiprogramming OS
1. Purpose Runs multiple tasks at the same Runs multiple programs at the
time. same time.
2. Focus Focuses on user experience. Focuses on CPU usage.
3. Tasks vs Works with tasks (small parts of Works with programs
Programs work). (complete jobs).
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Feature Multitasking OS Multiprogramming OS
4. Switching Quickly switches between Switches between programs
tasks. when needed.
5. User Designed for interactive use. Used in batch systems with
Interaction no interaction.
6. Speed Appears fast to the user. Keeps the CPU busy, but
slower for users.
7. Example Personal computers, like Servers or mainframes
Usage Windows or macOS. handling jobs.
8. Hardware Needs more memory and faster Can work with less advanced
Needs CPUs. hardware.
9. Operating Suitable for multitasking by one Suitable for processing jobs of
Style user. many users.
10. Examples Windows, Linux, macOS. Old systems like UNIX batch
systems.
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2. Time-Sharing Operating Systems Description: These systems allow
multiple users to access the computer simultaneously by sharing CPU
time. Each user gets a small time slice of the CPU. Advantages:
Provides interactive user experience, allowing multiple users to work
simultaneously. Efficient resource utilization as CPU time is shared
among users. Disadvantages: Complexity in managing multiple users
and processes. Performance can degrade if too many users are active
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Time-Sharing Operating Systems
Description:
These systems enable multiple users to access a computer simultaneously by
dividing CPU time into small slices, ensuring each user gets a fair share within a
specific time frame.
Advantages:
Provides an interactive experience, allowing multiple users to work at the same
time.
Efficiently utilizes resources by sharing CPU time among active users.
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Disadvantages:
Managing multiple users and processes adds complexity.
Performance may drop if the system is overloaded with too many users.
Applications:
Used in systems that require multi-user environments, such as academic
institutions, research labs, and business servers.
Examples:
UNIX, Linux, and mainframe systems used in universities or enterprises.
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