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# [What Is a Multitasking Operating System?](https://sagunwrites.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-multitasking-operating-system?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how multitasking operating systems run multiple tasks, including time sharing, context switching, preemptive and cooperative multitasking.

Aug 20 · 5 min read · sagunwrites.hashnode.dev  
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