MULTITASKING


Meaning of MULTITASKING in English

A Multitasking operating system is one that allows a PC to perform more than one task at a time. There are several types of multitasking. Different types include:-

Context switching - Only the foreground applications utilises the processor

Cooperative multitasking - Background tasks utilise the processor during idle times

Time-slice multitasking - Each task utilises the processor's for a fraction of a second.

English glossary of Internet and PC terminology.      Английский глоссарий Интернет и ПК терминологии.