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Differentiate between the long-term, short-term, and medium-term schedulers.
Before working on the difference between all three schedulers, let us recall the concept of process scheduler.Process scheduler is a part of the Operating system which schedules the process. If the process is in ready, waiting and running state it schedules it correctly and is also responsible for the allocation of the CPU processor to a specific task within a time interval.Also, when the task or process is completed it doesn't allow the CPU to sit idle. It will allocate the other task depending on its current state. If the process was in ready state it will allocate it to ...
Read MoreWhat is an instruction set in a computer?
An instruction is a set of codes that the computer processor can understand. The code is usually in 1s and 0s, or machine language. It contains instructions or tasks that control the movement of bits and bytes within the processor.Example of some instruction sets −ADD − Add two numbers together.JUMP − Jump to designated RAM address.LOAD − Load information from RAM to the CPU.Types of Instruction SetGenerally, there are two types of instruction set used in computers.Reduced Instruction set Computer (RISC)A number of computer designers recommended that computers use fewer instructions with simple constructs so that they can be executed ...
Read MoreWhat is a multiprogramming Operating System?
Multiprogramming OS is an ability of an operating system that executes more than one program using a single processor machine.More than one task or program or jobs are present inside the main memory at one point of time.Buffering and spooling can overlap I/O and CPU tasks to improve the system performance but it has some limitations that a single user cannot always keep CPU or I/O busy all the time.To increase resource utilization, multiprogramming approaches.Operating SystemJob1Job2---Job NEmpty spaceThe OS could pick and start the execution of one of the jobs in memory, whenever the jobs does not need CPU that ...
Read MoreWhat are different types of interrupts?
An interrupt is a signal from a device attached to a computer or from a program within the computer that requires the operating system to stop and figure out what to do next.Interrupt systems are nothing but while the CPU can process the programs if the CPU needs any IO operation. Then, it is sent to the queue and it does the CPU process. Later on Input/output (I/O) operation is ready.The I/O devices interrupt the data which is available and does the remaining process; like that interrupts are useful. If interrupts are not present, the CPU needs to be in ...
Read MoreDifference Between Microprocessor and Microcontroller
Both microprocessors and microcontrollers are types electronic devices that come in the form of integrated circuits (ICs) and are used in different modern electronic equipment such as computers, laptops, washing machines, air conditioners, and many other automated electronic gadgets. The primary function of both microprocessors and microcontrollers is to automate the processes. Read this article to find out more about microprocessors and microcontrollers and how they are different from each other. What is a Microprocessor? As its name implies, it is a processing device that converts data into information based on some sets of instructions. It is a very ...
Read MoreDifference between SATA and SATA II
SATA (Serial ATA) and SATA II (sometimes known as SATA 2.0) are two variants of the Serial ATA interface that are used to connect storage devices to the motherboard of a computer. They are most commonly used to connect hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical devices. Read this article to find out more about SATA and SATA II and how they are different from each other. What is SATA? Serial ATA (SATA) is an acronym for Serial ATA, a computer bus interface that is often used to connect storage devices to a computer's motherboard. It is the modern ...
Read MoreDifference between HDMI and Optical Cable
In the domain of audio and video communications, two popular methods for transferring digital signals are HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and Optical (also known as TOSLINK or SPDIF). Both are used to transmit audio and video data from one device to another, such as from a media player to a TV or audio receiver. Read this article to find out more about HDMI and Optical and how they are different from each other. What is HDMI? HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a popular digital interface for transmitting high-quality audio and video signals across different electronic devices. It was introduced in ...
Read MoreDifference Between RG6 and RG11
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 MoreDifference Between NTFS and Share Permissions
NTFS and sharing permissions are two types of access control mechanisms used in Microsoft Windows operating systems to regulate file and folder access. NTFS permissions are applied to files and directories on an NTFS-formatted volume. Share permissions are applied to shared folders and regulate network access to the shared folders. Read this article to find out more about NTFS and Share Permissions and how they are different from each other. What is NTFS? Microsoft Windows operating systems use the NTFS (New Technology File System) file system to manage and store files on hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage devices. ...
Read MoreDifference between Intel and AMD
The processor or CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the most essential part of a computer system. Processors are differentiated from one another in terms of performance, power consumption, speed, cost, and more. Intel and AMD are two biggest and leading computer processor manufacturers in the world. Both Intel and AMD manufacture high-quality and reliable processors for computers. However, there many significant differences between Intel and AMD processors. The most fundamental difference between Intel processors and AMD processors is in their efficiency, i.e. Intel processors are relatively more efficient than AMD processors. Read this tutorial to learn more about Intel ...
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