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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 processing Finish Web document page loading SINGLE CPU spell - check Begin word processing document Perform spreadsheet calculation Finish Web page loading CPU 1 spell - check ( multiprocessing ) ...
... Perform spreadsheet calculation processing Finish Web document page loading SINGLE CPU spell - check Begin word processing document Perform spreadsheet calculation Finish Web page loading CPU 1 spell - check ( multiprocessing ) ...
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TECHNOLOGY AND YOU Wired | 50 |
MODULE Hardware | 52 |
Input and Output 132 | 53 |
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