COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -Microsoft Windows 2000, IBM’s OS/390, and Linux are examples of operating systems that can do multitasking (almost all of today’s operating systems can).

Detailed explanation-2: -The multitasking OS refers to a logical extension of the multiprogramming operating system, which allows users to run many programs simultaneously. It enables a user to complete multiple computer tasks at the same time.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Microsoft Windows 7 operating system is a 32-/64-bit preemptive multitasking client operating system for microprocessors implementing the Intel IA-32 and AMD64 instruction set architectures (ISAs).

Detailed explanation-4: -Multiprogramming means interleaved execution of several tasks on the same computer system. One of the major aims of multiprogramming is to manage the various resources of the entire system. Examples of multiprogramming OS are Windows, IOS, Excel, Firefox, etc.

Detailed explanation-5: -GNU/Linux is a multi-tasking OS; a part of the kernel called the scheduler keeps track of all the programs running and allots processor time accordingly, effectively running several programs simultaneously.