A uniprogramming operating system is simpler than a multiprogramming operating system. However, a multiprogramming operating system is more efficient than a uniprogramming operating system. A ...

Three different operating system strategies for a parallel processor computer system are compared, and the most effective strategy for given job loads is determined. The three strategies compare ...

Why do we need scheduling? A typical process involves both I/O time and CPU time. In a uniprogramming system like MS-DOS, time spent waiting for I/O is wasted and CPU is free during this time. In ...