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» An operating mode that allows two
or more users to use a computer at
the same time.
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» Multi-user can be likened to a situation that
a waitress is serving several customers at the
same time.
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At Video Disc Rental Companies
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At Universities
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Advantages of Multi-user
» Many users can access the
computer system at the same time.
» It maximise the use of resources of
a computer and thus is economical.
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Disadvantages of Multi-user
» The degree of security is decreased
as many users have access to the
computer system.
» It requires complex operating
systems and hence is expensive.
» It is inefficient for processing a
large amount of data.
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Environment that Multi-user is
Most Suitable
» In an environment that need to
serve various users at the same
time.
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