what is the difference between multithreading and multitasking?
Q. Is windows a multitasking OS?
Asked by Ansaar - Thu Aug 24 23:41:59 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. if you can pick your nose, and walk at the same time, that's multithreading. If you hire a bunch of people to pick their noses and walk, that's multitasking. in an OS, it's the same... just less gross!
Answered by jake cigar is retired - Thu Aug 24 23:58:50 2006

What is the difference between the multitasking on the Palm Pre and the multitasking on the Blackberry Storm?
Q. It is said that the palm pre is the only smartphone that can multitask. But i have the blackberry storm and that can multitask, also the G1 and all other android phones can multitask. What is the difference?
Asked by Shakur - Fri Jan 1 10:07:42 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The difference are only the way(how to use as multitasking) and how many the device able to run some apps in same time.. Every device which has an Operating System able to multitask well,
Answered by Xenon - Fri Jan 1 12:43:55 2010

What's a good computer for a for multitasking, music, and a little WoW?
Q. For around 400-500$. Of I really need to I can go up to 700$ but that's about it. I don't want to build it.
Asked by Big - Wed Sep 16 21:57:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. www.Game-Sinew.com A dual-core with a mid-ranged video card and 4GB of ram will suit your needs.
Answered by Game-Sinew - Wed Sep 16 22:43:55 2009

how has bringing personal laptops while commuting and multitasking on everywhere changed in the last 5 yrs?
Q. i just noticed there are fewer people doing that now as compared to last year. is that a fad or something. i also multitask and have tried even opening and working on my laptop while commuting but i have only done it twice this year. is it just me or almost everybody else?
Asked by ifeelgood - Fri Jul 18 13:35:47 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

Yet another question about women and multitasking: How much is too much multitasking?
Q. Do you think that, at some point after the term 'multitasking' came into use, that women began to elevate it to a standard to live up to? Over the past few years, I've begun to see women performing some of the most incongruous actions together. Earlier today, for example, I saw a woman putting on her mascara, drinking a Starbuck's latte, reading Martha Stewart's Living, talking on one cellphone while texting on another, breastfeeding her twins, solving a Rubik's Cube, and getting a Brazilian wax, all while driving 75 MPH on Interstate 5 (and she even signaled when changing lanes). I have to admit, I was impressed, but I wonder: do any of you women catch yourself doing excessive multitasking out of some self-created societal pressure? [cont.]
Asked by Troll Shark? - Thu Sep 20 16:36:38 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That woman is my hero. Yes, I do catch myself multi-tasking to the point of excess at times. We live in a high paced society, and it's always go go go, from dusk til' dawn. However, I have begun to make a conscious effort to not over-do it. Stress is bad for your health. If I don't get to wash the dishes because I spent an extra hour reading books with my daughter, or making a nice, time consuming 6 course meal for my family, so be it. Nobody's going to remember if I had dishes in my sink 30 years from now. They're going to remember the together time we had, and that's what matters to me.
Answered by Scarlett Hussein, Dirty Liberal - Thu Sep 20 16:50:41 2007

When your ship is sinking, what kind of multitasking should you be doing?
Q. Personally I am happy to see the future captain of the ship grabbing a bucket and bailing water. Until the ship is safe, no other activity should be performed. Some guy standing in the bow of the boat talking to the fish does not comfort me in the least! What do you think? McCain-Palin 2008!
Asked by mark_tidman - Fri Sep 26 10:54:03 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. mccain is a most admirable man, has always put country first and this is another example of his love and dedication to america. at this point in time, he could care less about the election, the polls or how his behavior is viewed. if he takes a hit or is seen by the bias news media as being the spoiler of any agreement in this crisis, then so be it, his only concern is his country.
Answered by HD - Fri Sep 26 11:05:15 2008

Can someone give me an experiment suggestion that involves students, and multitasking in the classroom?
Q. Or at least some kind of experiment to do in a psychology class.
Asked by pkbaseballyankee - Wed Oct 7 15:07:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Dr. Meyer s multitasking Experiment You ll need a deck of cards and four quarters. Before you begin, pull all the 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s from the deck and set the rest of the cards aside. To start, place the seven of clubs to the left, the nine of hearts a half inch beside the seven to the right, then the six of spades, and finally the eight of hearts. Place each of the quarters about three inches below the row of cards in an even row. The quarters should be three inches from the edge of the table. Part One. Numbers: Take the remaining 12 cards and shuffle them. Holding them face down, turn them over one by one, placing the sixes on the quarter below the six of spades, the sevens on the quarter below the seven of clubs, the eights below the… [cont.]
Answered by redskyatnight85 - Wed Oct 7 15:32:44 2009

Do you know how to multitask? How do you acquire the skill of multitasking without getting distracted?
Q. That's 1 thing I'm struggling with. & even worse, the OCD unwanted thoughts get in the way & slow me down even more so.
Asked by Question Queen Y!A veteran - Tue Mar 31 18:08:40 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. multi-tasking involves being able to relax and focus at the same time. people with mental health issues that make it difficult to do one or the other will struggle at multi-tasking. who cares? its over-rated any way. i've read bios of lots of successful people who say they're not good at multi-tasking.
Answered by Do the Right Thing! - Tue Mar 31 18:24:43 2009

what is the main difference between multiprogramming and multitasking?give examples?
Q. what is the main difference between multiprogramming and multitasking?give more examples with eaplanation?
Asked by indra - Mon Mar 27 04:08:15 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The most common modern computers consist of processors, memories, timers, disk or tape drives, terminals, and wide variety of other devices. Operating systems manage these hardware devices and resources, and provide controlled access to these devices for the user programs [Tan92]. The rapid growth in technology allows us to have faster hardware devices than past generations; however, not every type of device has increased its speed at the same rate. For example, disk drives have improved in speed of access, but due to the mechanical limit in rotation, the overall speed increase is not as significant as processors or other devices [RR96]. The fundamental difference between mechanical devices and semiconductor materials causes this disparity… [cont.]
Answered by ashicare4u - Mon Mar 27 04:09:55 2006

Multitasking- Obama cant help fix the bad loan crisis and debate prep, do you see the irony of the accusation?
Q. "been in a depression for the past two+ years" How can anyone be that ignorant Go take an economics 101 class?! We are not even in a recession! We had GROWTH every quarter this year- depressions and recessions do not exist in growth!
Asked by Roll_Tide! - Thu Sep 25 13:41:41 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well you and I do but most won't. Well than again he spent so little time in office maybe he can't remember how to cast a vote and would have preferred to spend more time in Florida?
Answered by silenced at lvl 6 from BB libs - Thu Sep 25 13:47:37 2008

Whats the difference between multiprogramming and multitasking OS?
Q. I know its all about allocation time to different processes giving an illusion that all are being executed at same time. but whats the difference between them???
Asked by Sangeeta - Sun Aug 9 07:33:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Multi programming as a concept involves the capability of a system to simultaneously run two or more programs at a time,where as multi tasking is a function of a system to perform more than one tasks at a time. Lets have an example as Browsing Internet and at the same time listening to some songs or downloading some stuff involves multiprogramming where u do not end a particular task.In a more clear way it support parallel computing. Suppose your computer is having a printer and you start printing some pages .Then your OS performs the task of multitasking where it allows you to perform your work such as creating files,browsing internet,etc... and at the same time parallely it performs printing papers.
Answered by Turbo Man - Sun Aug 9 07:45:51 2009

What is your favourite music to listen to while multitasking?
Q. I like to listen to music while studying and working on the computer but I admit I get distracted by it quite a lot. This is mostly because I listen to catchy songs that I usually want to sing along to. Any suggestions for good beats that will keep me going, and not be overly distracting?
Asked by flipflop - Fri Nov 10 00:14:39 2006 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Music that I am really familiar with rarely distracts me. (until he goes in to that guitar solo, then I sometimes "air guitar" along with...) If I really have to concentrate, i listen to instrumentals. I like classical guitar and light rock guitar driven.
Answered by whacky doodler - Fri Nov 10 00:24:26 2006

What is the difference between multithreading and multitasking?
Q. Is windows a multitasking operating system?
Asked by Ansaar - Thu Aug 24 23:35:49 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Multithreading: The ability of an operating system to execute different parts of a program, called threads, simultaneously. The programmer must carefully design the program in such a way that all the threads can run at the same time without interfering with each other. The ability of an operating system to execute different parts of a program, called threads, simultaneously. The programmer must carefully design the program in such a way that all the threads can run at the same time without interfering with each other. multitasking: The ability to execute more than one task at the same time, a task being a program. The terms multitasking and multiprocessing are often used interchangeably, although multiprocessing implies that more than one… [cont.]
Answered by gospieler - Thu Aug 24 23:44:43 2006

what is the difference between multiprograming and multitasking?
Q. what is the difference between multiprogramming and multitasking?
Asked by Kiran - Wed Sep 10 20:13:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. multitasking is a method by which multiple tasks, also known as processes, share common processing resources such as a CPU. In the case of a computer with a single CPU, only one task is said to be running at any point in time, meaning that the CPU is actively executing instructions for that task. Multitasking solves the problem by scheduling which task may be the one running at any given time, and when another waiting task gets a turn. Multiprogramming is a rudimentary form of parallel processing in which several programs are run at the same time on a uniprocessor. Since there is only one processor , there can be no true simultaneous execution of different programs. Instead, the operating system executes part of one program, then part of… [cont.]
Answered by Sagar Mahajan - Thu Sep 11 00:36:03 2008

If you have dual graphics cards (SLI) do they work together on single programs or are they for multitasking?
Q. I'm looking at getting a new laptop with two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260m graphics cards mainly for games. I don't care too much about the multitasking ability, so I wanted to make sure that both cards would work together on a single program?
Asked by d_tiger_s - Fri Aug 7 00:10:44 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, if the program supports SLI then yes. Typically this means the program must be a game.
Answered by Mercuri - Fri Aug 7 00:14:31 2009

What is a good laptop for multitasking while photo editing?
Q. I want to be able to be on photoshop and youtube without freezing. I have an $800 budget. I know most laptops have 2GB - 4GB ram but many reviews say they have problems with the hardware and all. Which laptop would you recommend for me?
Asked by Chapulin - Sun Feb 7 02:50:54 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That's a tough one for $800. You need processing power, 4GB minimum, powerful video card and a 7200rpm hard drive to achieve what you are talking about. Win7 will help alot. Vista is much slower The best I could do is $899 at Best Buy, but if you wait for a sale, or take advantage of their financing, it might work for you. Asus G60VX has everything you need. I have last year's generation the Asus G50, which kicks ass in video games and Adobe CS4 Master Suite. It has the same specs as the G60.
Answered by techman2000 - Sun Feb 7 02:59:47 2010

How much multitasking can this netbook handle?
Q. Intel Atom Processor 512 MB of ram Windows XP How many windows can i open before it starts to slow down? Ok how many windows can it open before there is a noticible slowdown. ;)
Asked by hiii - Sun Apr 19 14:22:51 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. none :) everything is still based off of serial architecture so you only get the illusion of multitasking. netbooks are awesome but for light duty only
Answered by cholley_dooo - Sun Apr 19 14:28:14 2009

Multitasking and Multiprogramming, Whats the Minor Difference?
Q. I have gone through Many Atricle related to the above query, but Still i didn't got it Completely, So Can you explain those two terms by giving simple Example of giving computer applications like listening song, surfing etc... how We are Using multitasking and multiprogramming both(may be simultaneously) in computer system in daily life... In windows task manager, there are several .exe are running. , They are example of Multitasking or Multiprogramming, why?
Asked by Ved Prakash - Wed Sep 30 16:04:02 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can understand your confusion when you see answers like these: You know, I've been programming for a long time (over 28 years), and I've never heard of the term, 'multi-programming' before. It sounds like something that was made up by some clueless idiot who was not aware of other computer terms regarding multi-tasking. "Multi-tasking" is a term used to describe the process of running multiple programs at once. Of course, technically that is not possible. Usually -but not always, what happens is that each program (a.k.a. process or task) is given a time slice, which means that each program is only going to run for a certain amount of time before the operating system switches to another program. (Of course, aside from regular… [cont.]
Answered by balk - Wed Sep 30 17:04:03 2009

What is the primary difference between a multitasking operating system and a multiprocessor operating system?
Q. What is the primary difference between a multitasking operating system and a multiprocessor operating system?
Asked by jomo3211 - Wed Apr 19 06:09:31 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Nothing. A multiprocessor system IS a multi-tasking operating system. But a multi-tasking system isn't always a multi-processor system.
Answered by The Psycho - Wed Apr 19 07:51:54 2006

Why are women so much better at multitasking?
Q. Serious answers please. Whenever I'm on the phone to any of my female friends, they're never at all bothered by the hours they want to spend chatting. This is because they eat, play games and probably read books simultaneously. Or they can watch TV or a movie while they're talking. I cannot. If I'm watching TV, I'll not listen to whoever's on the phone. I can only seem to concentrate on one thing at a time, but females seem to have this inheret ability to multi-task and divide their concentration evenly amongst everything they're doing. How the hell does that work?
Asked by Link - Sat Jan 27 21:44:13 2007 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Interesting question. I remember reading about this same observation ages ago. Perhaps I'll try later to find more info. Anyway, it makes good survival sense. I find that many questions about human behavior can be made sense of when examined through the perspective of evolutionary development. With women a primary role has always been that of motherhood. Motherhood requires focus: feeding the young, ensuring a safe environment, teaching essential survival skills (transmission of knowledge), etc. But other critical roles also need to be filled (the "gathering" of food in hunter-gatherer societies). Sure, meat was a treat but it was not a dependable source of calories. The hunt may or may NOT have been successful. These early… [cont.]
Answered by Baba Yaga - Sat Jan 27 22:06:58 2007