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What is difference between a process and a thread? Explain the difference providing at least
TWO application examples in Computer and IT. Examples may include software. (20 points)
Solution
>A process is any set of instructions under execution and process itself is the collection of
threads
>but a thread is the light weight process in the sense it takes less amount of system resources and
executes the set of instructions.
> Threads are maintained indipendently by the schedular to accoplish the process.
example:
1) In website there are many gadgets which are actually an indivdual thread which accomplishes
whole program.
2) parallel procecss of user requsts to the server.
3) graphical Interface design
4) to change the state of the system in perticular stages like ringing alarm in fire cases, etc...
5) All social websites and their contents (text, audio, video,images,posts) etc...
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