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multiˈprocessing, vbl. n. Computers.
[f. multi- 2.]
Processing by a number of processors sharing a common memory and common peripherals.
1961Communications Assoc. Computing Machinery Oct. 421/1 Multiprocessing is defined here as the sharing of a common memory and all peripheral equipment by two or more processor units. 1967C. J. Duncan in Cox & Grose Organiz. Bibliogr. Rec. by Computer ii. 47 The decision as to whether to run the composing machine on-line or off-line will..depend upon the size of the machine, what multiprocessing facilities are available, and the precise machine configuration and loading. 1969P. B. Jordain Condensed Computer Encycl. 327 The Honeywell 800 was an early powerful multiprocessing computer. It was equivalent to 8 conventional computers sharing a common memory. A hardware/software executive coordinated the eight processes to ensure efficient operation.
So multiˈprocessor, a processor capable of performing multiprocessing; usu. attrib.
1961Communications Assoc. Computing Machinery Oct. 421 (heading) Problems of storage allocation in a multiprocessor multiprogrammed system. 1965A. G. Favret Introd. Digital Computer Applic. xvi. 233 In multiprocessor systems the executive routines must be capable of allocating tasks among different processors or deciding which of several inquiries should be given priority. 1970O. Dopping Computers & Data Processing vi. 97 Two or more computer systems can be interconnected electrically to form a multi-processor system. Ibid., The multi-processor alternative has the advantage that the capacity of the faster machine is always on tap also during input and output operations. 1971New Scientist 25 Feb. 425/2 The 6000 models are well equipped with communications gear, and multi-processor configurations have interconnected memory units and multiplexors as well as processors. |