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Multi-Tasking Multi-Processing

What are the differences between multiprocessing and multitasking systems? Give Examples for both?
Asked by: gayathricse22 | Member Since Dec-2008 | Asked on: Dec 7th, 2008

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Task is nothing but one of the module of program. so multitasking is nothing but many task can be done simultaneously whereas in multiprocessing OS many CPR ie. processors are uses to complete one program means program is divided into small module each module handled by different processors.

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