Multiprocessing
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Multiprogramming
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| It refers to processing of multiple processes at same time by multiple CPUs. |
Keeps several programs in main memory at the same time and execute them concurrently utilizing single CPU. |
| It utilizes multiple CPUs. |
It utilizes single CPU. |
| Occurs by means of parallel processing. |
Occurs by switching from one process to others (a phenomenon called context switching). |
| It is possible for a system to simultaneously work on several program segments of one or more program. |
It includes executing a portion of the program, then a segment of another in the consecutive time period |
| More expensive. |
Less expensive. |
| More efficient. |
Less efficient. |
| Take less time to execute the process. |
Take more time to execute the process. |
| It permits parallel processing. |
Context switching takes place. |
| It is used Parallel operating system. |
It is used Batch operating system. |
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