suresh What is the difference between process-based and thread-based multitasking?
Process-based multitasking involves the execution of multiple processes at the same time, where each process has its own memory space and resources. Processes are independent of each other and communicate through inter-process communication mechanisms.
Thread-based multitasking, on the other hand, involves the execution of multiple threads within the same process. Threads share the same memory space and resources of the process they belong to. Threads within a process can communicate directly with each other using shared data.
In summary, the key difference between process-based and thread-based multitasking is the level of isolation and communication between the executing units. Processes are isolated and communicate through mechanisms like pipes and sockets, while threads share resources and can communicate directly through shared memory.
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