Day 01Part 21- Type of Operating system for gate computer science – Multi Tasking Operating system.

Day 01Part 21- Type of Operating system for gate computer science – Multi Tasking Operating system.

 Multi-Tasking Operating System – GATE Computer Science

A Multi-tasking Operating System is an OS that allows multiple processes (tasks) to run simultaneously by efficiently managing CPU time and system resources. It enables a computer to execute more than one program at the same time.

 What is a Multi-Tasking Operating System?

 A multi-tasking OS allows a user to run multiple applications at the same time. It achieves this by using CPU scheduling and context switching.

Example: Running a web browser, a media player, and a text editor simultaneously on a computer.

 Types of Multi-Tasking Operating Systems

1. Preemptive Multi-Tasking OS

• The OS controls which task gets CPU time.
• Uses time-sharing and CPU scheduling algorithms.
• Example: Windows, Linux, macOS

Example: If a user is watching a video and an email arrives, the OS temporarily suspends the video to process the email notification.

2. Cooperative Multi-Tasking OS

• Tasks voluntarily give up CPU control when they complete or wait for input.
• Less efficient than preemptive multi-tasking.
• Example: Older macOS versions, Windows 3.x

Example: In an old Windows system, if one program crashes, it could affect the entire system because tasks do not preempt each other.

 How Multi-Tasking Works?

Key Concepts Used in Multi-Tasking OS:

Context Switching – Saves the state of a running process and switches to another.
CPU Scheduling – Determines which process gets CPU time.
Process Synchronization – Manages multiple processes accessing shared resources.
Interrupt Handling – Manages system events efficiently.

 Advantages of Multi-Tasking OS

Efficient Resource Utilization – CPU and memory usage is optimized.
Better User Experience – Users can run multiple applications without waiting.
Faster Execution – Reduces idle CPU time.
Parallel Processing – Useful in real-time applications.

 Disadvantages of Multi-Tasking OS

High CPU Usage – Can slow down performance if too many tasks are running.
Complex Process Management – Requires advanced scheduling algorithms.
Security Issues – Multiple processes running together can cause vulnerabilities.

 Examples of Multi-Tasking Operating Systems

Windows – Supports preemptive multi-tasking.
Linux – Uses process scheduling for multi-tasking.
macOS – Uses UNIX-based multi-tasking.
Android & iOS – Mobile operating systems with multi-tasking features.

 Difference Between Multi-Tasking, Multi-Processing & Multi-Threading

Feature	Multi-Tasking	Multi-Processing	Multi-Threading
Definition	Runs multiple tasks (processes) at the same time	Uses multiple CPUs to run processes	Runs multiple threads within a process
CPU Requirement	One CPU is enough	Requires multiple CPUs	Single CPU can handle multiple threads
Example	Windows, Linux	Server systems, Supercomputers	Java applications, Web browsers

 Summary

 Multi-tasking OS allows running multiple applications simultaneously.
 It improves efficiency and user experience.
 Uses context switching, CPU scheduling, and interrupts to manage tasks.
 Found in Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS.

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Day 01Part 21- Type of Operating system for gate computer science – Multi Tasking Operating system.

Chapter 1 MULTI-TASKING SYSTEMS – I: RYMOS

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