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In UNIX−based operating systems, such as Linux, there are two types of CPU time that are commonly measured: user CPU time and system CPU time. These metrics provide insights into how the CPU resources are being utilized by different components of a system or process. Understanding the difference between user CPU time and system CPU time is essential for performance analysis and troubleshooting. What is User−CPU−Time in UNIX? User CPU time represents the amount of CPU time spent executing in user mode, which is the mode where application code runs. It includes the time spent executing the user's program ... Read More

An operating system (OS) is a group of programs that controls computer hardware resources and offers standard services to software applications. It serves as a conduit between the user and the hardware. It is accountable for carrying out all procedures. There are many operating systems available for mobiles, pc etc., AIX and Android are such operating systems. The following are the differences between them. What is AIX Operating System? Advanced Interactive executive is commonly referred to as AIX. IBM created the AIX operating system in 1986. The organization originally created this operating system for RT PC RISC workstations, but ... Read More

HTTP is an application layer protocol created to transport data between networked devices. In HTTP, a number of methods are accessible. These methods represent the CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations, in that order. Some HTTP methods share a lot of the same traits. Therefore, before implementing these comparable HTTP methods in an HTTP system, we should thoroughly study them. For instance, there are similarities between the features of the PUT and PATCH methods that may cause confusion. Both are used to update a resource at a particular location. The following are some of the differences between them. What is ... Read More

Virtualization and hypervisor are closely related concepts in the field of computer science, specifically in the domain of system virtualization. While they are interconnected, they represent different aspects of the virtualization technology. What is Virtualization? Virtualization is a technique that allows the creation and operation of multiple virtual environments or virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical computer or server. It enables the sharing of hardware resources, such as processing power, memory, and storage, among multiple operating systems or applications. Each virtual machine functions as an independent and isolated entity, running its own operating system and applications. There are 4 ... Read More

Natural disasters can be some of the most terrifying and destructive events that can occur on our planet. Among these, earthquakes and volcanoes are two of the most common natural disasters. Although both are related to the Earth's crust and can have devastating consequences, they are distinct phenomena with their own characteristics and causes. In this essay, we will explore the differences between earthquakes and volcanoes. What are Volcanoes? A volcano is a vent or opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gas can escape. Volcanoes are usually located at the boundaries of tectonic plates or ... Read More

Fractures and sprains are two common injuries that can occur to bones and joints. While both of these injuries can cause significant pain and discomfort, they are fundamentally different in terms of their underlying causes and the ways in which they affect the body. In this essay, we will explore the key differences between fractures and sprains. What are Fractures? A fracture is an infraction of the integrity of a bone in its various axes. Fracture can affect one or more bones throughout the body – facial, cranial, bones of upper limb, lower limb, spine, ribs, and pelvic bones. Bone ... Read More

An operating system (OS) is a system software that manages the computer hardware and software, and it provides services and functionality to programs and users. A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a segment of an operating system that is designed to provide predictable and deterministic behavior for time-critical applications. While RTOS and general-purpose OS have certain similarities, they also have some major differences. Read this article to find out more about RTOS and OS and how they are different from each other. What is a Real-Time Operating System? A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a type of operating system that ... Read More

RPC and SOAP are two methods for implementing remote procedure calls between distributed systems. SOAP is a protocol that encodes messages in XML and transports them through HTTP or HTTPS. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a protocol that allows a client application to call a remote server's method or function as if it were a local function call. Read this article to find out more about RPC and SOAP and how they are different from each other. What is RPC? Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a protocol that allows a client application to call a remote server's method or function ... Read More

Coaxial cables such as RG6 and RG11 are used for transmitting high-frequency signals over long distances. The two cables' principal differences are their sizes, the level of signal loss they go through over a given distance, and their maximum bandwidth. RG6 and RG11 coaxial cables are both used for transmitting high-frequency signals, with RG11 being larger and more resilient than RG6 and having reduced signal loss over long distances. Read this article to find out more about RG6 and RG11 and how they are different from each other. What is RG6? RG6 is a type of coaxial cable used for ... Read More

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) are two VPN protocols that are used to establish secure and private internet connections. While both protocols accomplish the same objective, they differ significantly in terms of security, compatibility, and speed. L2TP is a more modern and safe protocol that uses stronger encryption methods and is more vulnerable to attacks. PPTP is a VPN protocol developed by Microsoft that is commonly used for establishing secure and private internet connections. Read this article to find out more about PPTP and L2TP and how they are different from each other. What is PPTP? ... Read More