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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   task switching Last modified: Sunday, September 01, 1996  Refers to operating systems or operating environments that enable you to switch from one program to another without losing your spot in the first program. Many utilities are available that add task switching to DOS systems. Note that task switching is not the same as multitasking. In multitasking, the CPU switches back and forth quickly between programs, giving the appearance that all programs are running simultaneously. In task switching, the CPU does not switch back and forth, but executes only one program at a time. Task switching does allow you to switch smoothly from one program to another. Task switching is sometimes called context switching.   Related Categories Operating Systems Related Terms DOS multitasking operating environment operating system Shopping task switching Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Lighting 1831 Store Offers Building Supplies 24 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 40 Store Offers Flashlights 36 Store Offers KVM Switches 22 Model Matches