Multiprogramming with a Variable number of Tasks (MVT)

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf operating system memory management scheme
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:MVT
gptkbp:allocates memory to jobs as needed
gptkbp:allows variable partitioning of memory
gptkbp:compatibleWith virtual memory
gptkbp:feature dynamic allocation of memory to jobs
no fixed partition size
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Multiprogramming with a Variable number of Tasks (MVT)
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:OS/360
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Multiprogramming_with_a_Fixed_number_of_Tasks_(MFT)
gptkbp:replacedBy virtual storage operating systems
gptkbp:type external fragmentation
gptkbp:usedFor batch processing
gptkbp:usedIn 1960s
1970s
IBM mainframe operating systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:OS/360
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6