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What is the difference between multi-programming and multi-processing

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What is the difference between multi-programming and multi-processing?

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Multiprogramming is basically a type of parallel processing that can be used in many different environments.
Multiprocessing is a method of computing in which different parts of a task are distributed between two or more similar central processing units.

In multiprogramming, a number of processes run on single processor.
In multiprocessing, a process is run on multiple processors.

 

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  • Gad January 16, 2013, 7:10 am

    Well written

  • Anonymous February 25, 2013, 3:23 pm

    Very good answer

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