Linux CPU Context Switches: Do You Truly Grasp It?

Tony
8 min read3 days ago

In the realm of operating systems, Linux stands as a paragon of multitasking prowess, enabling the concurrent execution of a multitude of tasks, far surpassing the actual count of CPUs. However, it’s essential to discern that these tasks aren’t truly operating simultaneously, especially in the context of a single CPU system.

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