Virtual machines Flashcards
1
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Virtual machines
A
A software implementation of a computer system that provides an environment with a translator for intermediate code to run.
2
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Purpose of virtual machines
A
They are used in a way for programmers to try their programs on different operating systems.
* pros - Saves money and time putting in a new OS
* cons - slow to run as it is run in intermediate language
3
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intermediate code
A
Code that is used by a virtual machine that represents source code
