Information and Communication Technology

3.1.10.3 Time-Sharing Mode 

The time-sharing mode refers to the use of a single computer system by many users simu ltaneously. The computer allocates small divisions of time to each user in turn. In this mode of operation, each user has one (or more) input/output device (called terminal) connected to the computer. The most common terminal device is the visual display u nit (VDU). The user can enter his programme and data at his own terminal and get the processed results either at his terminal or on a printer that is connected to the computer. Although many users share the computer, a user feels that the computer is atten ding to him all the time.