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The instruction set architecture (ISA) is a critical component of computer architecture. It defines the set of instructions that a CPU can execute, including the format of the instructions, the addressing modes, and the data types. The ISA is the interface between the software and hardware components of a computer system. i--- Computer Architecture Caxton Foster Pdf
Multiprocessing and multithreading are two techniques used to improve the performance of computer systems. Multiprocessing involves using multiple CPUs to execute multiple tasks in parallel. Multithreading involves executing multiple threads within a single process, allowing multiple tasks to be executed concurrently. including the format of the instructions
