Word: processor
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Microprocessors can be divided into two groups: CISC chips and RISC chips. The two architectures are fundamentally different approaches to processor performance, which is the measurement of how long it takes for the chip to perform a task using three factors: cycles per instruction, time per cycle and instructions per task...
There are two main types of multitasking, which describes how the operating system schedules processor time for applications. Windows 3.1 uses the cooperative multitasking model, which makes the scheduler take a laissez-faire approach. Each application grabs as much processor time as it needs at the moment. Thus, for cooperative multitasking to work, applications must voluntarily cede control of the system to each other. While this strategy works quite will when applications are good citizens, one selfish application can effectively monopolize the computer...
...preemptive multitasking system, however, the scheduler plays the combined role of computer dictator and central planner. Preemptive multitasking systems delegate processor time to each application. Once poorly written applications are stripped of their scheduling liberties, they can "in theory" no long bring down the system...
...Internet support with the release of this free add-on to Word. The concept is simple--with the release of Microsoft Word version 6.0 last year, it became possible to create exceedingly complex documents incorporating a wide variety of text styles, graphics, and even sound, using the word processor alone...
...therein lies the problem. According to Steen, a six processor SparcServer like fas can juggle about 350 users at a time. Although only about 300 users are logged directly into fas at a given moment, Steen estimates 400 other users are making home directory requests from alternate machines. Most users are all too familiar with how 700 users requesting service can quickly overload...