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... perform these tasks is system software - the focus of this chapter . System software runs in the background at all times , making it possible for you to use your computer . It is also responsible for a variety of tasks that need to be ...
... perform these tasks is system software - the focus of this chapter . System software runs in the background at all times , making it possible for you to use your computer . It is also responsible for a variety of tasks that need to be ...
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... perform in any given period of time . Some of the techniques most commonly used by operating systems to increase efficiency are discussed in the next few sections . Multitasking Multitasking refers to the ability of an operating system ...
... perform in any given period of time . Some of the techniques most commonly used by operating systems to increase efficiency are discussed in the next few sections . Multitasking Multitasking refers to the ability of an operating system ...
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... Perform spreadsheet calculation CPU 1 CONCURRENT VS. SIMULTANEOUS PROCESSING With concurrent processing , tasks are performed one right after another ; with simultaneous processing , multiple tasks are performed at exactly the same time ...
... Perform spreadsheet calculation CPU 1 CONCURRENT VS. SIMULTANEOUS PROCESSING With concurrent processing , tasks are performed one right after another ; with simultaneous processing , multiple tasks are performed at exactly the same time ...
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