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Most x86 CPUs from 386 and forward have hardware support for context switching. Generally a hardware solution is superiour to a software solution speedwise, but
by hvidgaard 12y ago
Most x86 CPUs from 386 and forward have hardware support for context switching. Generally a hardware solution is superiour to a software solution speedwise, but they're not complete and therefor mainstream operating systems are not using them.