Re: Unix vs NT

From: John <john_at_spam.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:48:57 GMT
Message-ID: <37246F3F.43302025@spam.com>

I'm curious, how does Unix do the multitasking if it isn't using a "time-slicing" method?

Allan Kelly wrote:

> Unix (including Linux) is a "true" multitasking, multiprocessing operating
> system, Windows NT runs multiple processes using a "time-slicing" scheme
> that really stinks. If performance is an issue, go with Unix, if price is an
> issue go with NT.
>
> Allan Kelly
>
> Frans Trip wrote in message <37205E2B.C36DEDDD_at_tref.nl>...
> >Why Oracle on Unix ? (Digital Unix 4.0 E)
> >Why Oracle on NT ? (4.0 US sp3)
> >
> >Oracle to run = 7.3.4.
> >
> >Please tell me the pro's and con's
> >
> >Reply to newsgroup or tripf_at_vertis.nl
> >
> >
Received on Mon Apr 26 1999 - 08:48:57 CDT