CPU time sharing
[/ˈsiː.piː.juː ˈtaɪm ˈʃeərɪŋ/]
noun
compartilhamento de tempo de CPU
1. A computing technique that allows multiple users or processes to use a single CPU by dividing processor time into small intervals, allocating each user or process a time slice
CPU time sharing enabled the mainframe computer to serve dozens of terminals simultaneously in the 1970s.
O compartilhamento de tempo de CPU permitiu que o computador mainframe atendesse dezenas de terminais simultaneamente nos anos 1970.
2. The practice of distributing processor resources among competing processes in an operating system using time-slice scheduling
Modern operating systems use CPU time sharing to give each application a fair portion of processor cycles.
Os sistemas operacionais modernos usam compartilhamento de tempo de CPU para dar a cada aplicação uma porção justa dos ciclos do processador.
This is a foundational concept in computer science history, particularly important during the mainframe era. In Brazil, the term is widely used in academic computer science programs and in IT professional contexts. The concept represents a paradigm shift from dedicated single-user systems to efficient resource-sharing systems that enabled the proliferation of computer access.
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