More Terms

Time-sharing:
Allows multiple users on a network to use the same computer (a server) or even the same program on that computer at the same time. This takes a powerful computer with the right management software.

Multiprocessing:
Using multiple CPUs at a time instead of just one CPU lets a computer assign different tasks to each CPU. Speed increases immensely. Of course cost does, too!

Dual Boot:
You can set up a computer to give you a choice of what operating system to use when it boots up. This is called dual boot even if you have more than just two choices.

Virtual machine:
VM software allows you to install additional operating systems on your computer. These run in their own window and do not realize that they are inside your original operating system. You have to install your programs to the virtual machines just as if they were running the computer on their own. You do not have to reboot the computer to switch to one of your virtual machines. This is a tremendous help when you are comparing one system to another or when you have a couple of programs that just won't run on your new, better operating system.

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