Round-robin scheduling is a pre-emptive CPU scheduling algorithm where each process is assigned a fixed time slot in a cyclic order, ensuring that all processes get an equal share of the CPU time without starvation. It is particularly effective in time-sharing systems, providing a balance between throughput and response time, but can be inefficient if the time quantum is not optimally set.

Round-robin Scheduling

Round-robin scheduling

pre-emptive CPU scheduling algorithm

fixed time slot

cyclic order

equal share of the CPU time

Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy intake, leading to a critical state of malnutrition and potential organ failure. It can result from a variety of causes including famine, poverty, and political instability, and requires urgent intervention to prevent irreversible damage or death.

starvation

Time-sharing systems allow multiple users to interact with a computer simultaneously by rapidly switching between tasks, maximizing CPU utilization and reducing idle time. This approach revolutionized computing by making it more accessible and efficient, paving the way for modern operating systems and cloud computing services.

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