Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Technology > Computers > Computer Terminology > What is the difference between multitasking multiprogramming and multiprocessing in operating systems?

Other contributors have said "Lengthy difference between multiprocessing multitasking?" is the same question as "What is the difference between multitasking multiprogramming and multiprocessing in operating systems?" If you believe that these are not asking the same thing and should be answered differently, click here

What is the difference between multitasking multiprogramming and multiprocessing in operating systems?

In: Computer Terminology, Database Design [Edit categories]

Answer:

Answer What do you understand by multita

Multi-tasking means doing more than one task at a time; such as printing, burning c.d's, etc. all at the same time.

Multi-programming means running more than one program at one time; such as Microsoft word, AOL, Windows Media Player, all at one time.

Multi-processing means that your computer can process more than one thing at a time.

First answer by ID2894917262. Last edit by ID2894917262. Question popularity: 18 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Computer Terminology questions?

	What is the role of the MTA in handling email?	Answer it!
	What does integrating Quickbook in Functional Area Information Systems means?	Answer it!
	What program copies itself repeatedly into a computer's memory or onto a disk drive?	Answer it!
	What consist of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks?	Answer it!
	What is the function of asynchronous and synchronous detector?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

What is the difference between multitasking multiprogramming and multiprocessing?
I have both BSCS and MSCS, with 24 years in industry, and I have heard the use of these terms vary depending upon who is using them, but this is my view based on my experience. Multiprogramming is an...
What is the difference between multitasking and multiprocessing?
Multiprocessing / multitasking. Multiprocessing is the use of two or more processors in a single computer. to acheive greater throughput, economy of scale and increased reliability.Most...
What is the differences between multiprogramming operating system and multiuser operating system?
Multiprogramming System: In multiprogramming system the same memory is shared by different number of programmes. MultiUser system: More than one user can use the system at a time.There will one...
Differences between operating system and open operating system?
there are many type of open source operating system like Linux which provide their source code so you may edit it according to your need.but window is not give their source code.
What is the difference between multiprogramming and time sharing in operating system?
Multiprograming system is that system in which multiple programs run at same time or simontaniously for example windows xp.in this system does not provide user interaction with the coputer...