Multi-user is a term that defines an operating system or application software that allows access by multiple users of a computer. Time-sharing systems are multi-user systems. Most batch processing systems for mainframe computers may also be considered `multi-user`, to avoid leaving the CPU idle while it waits for I/O operations to complete. Howe.....
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1. A pejorative used against UNIX type systems, as in, 'you really don't want the overhead of a multi-user OS.' 2. The ability to remotely log-in, diagnose and repair software problems.
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Multi-user systems consist of two or more computers that are connected together and that share data and peripherals. A multi-user system includes a host computer (file server) and one or more stations. All stations share the same hard disk and may share other devices such as printers.
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The ability for multiple concurrent users to log on and run applications from a single server.
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Even small businesses should use software to enable them to run their business as efficiently as possible, and even a small business may have more than one person using such software. In order for everybody working within the business environment to be able to communicate properly and efficiently, you should use a database software package where th...
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In computing, an operating system that enables several users to access centrally stored data and programs simultaneously over a network. Each user has a terminal, which may be local (connected directly to the computer) or remote (connected to the computer via a modem and a telephone line). The growth of the internet has given rise to new forms of a...
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A term used to describe a computing process that can handle the requirements of several users simultaneously.
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