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Author Re: multithreading
JerryMouse

2004-05-23, 3:30 pm

> *
> * Multithreading was invented by Sybase in the late '80s to help their
> * database run faster.


The first true multi-tasking operating system (Human V2.0, codename "Woman")
was deployed about 7,000 years ago, according to ancient document.

It employed selective memory, non-linear programming, and inductive logic.
In use, it often spawns derivative processes. We still use it today.


LX-i

2004-05-24, 10:30 pm

JerryMouse wrote:

>
>
> The first true multi-tasking operating system (Human V2.0, codename "Woman")
> was deployed about 7,000 years ago, according to ancient document.
>
> It employed selective memory, non-linear programming, and inductive logic.
> In use, it often spawns derivative processes. We still use it today.


Yeah, but spawning those child processes is EXPENSIVE!!!


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