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An architecture is disclosed for a computer system that runs applications serving multiple users. The computer system includes multiple processors, some of which run quick applications, i.e., requiring real time response, while others run applications with less stringent requirements. Each real time

An architecture is disclosed for a computer system that runs applications serving multiple users. The computer system includes multiple processors, some of which run quick applications, i.e., requiring real time response, while others run applications with less stringent requirements. Each real time processor can be dedicated to running just one instance of an application. The processors can be of disparate types running disparate operating systems and optimized for disparate applications. The system is centrally controlled with the processors communicating among themselves over a shared LAN or via a communications switch. The system may also facilitate simultaneous voice and data communications among users. Users communicate with the system using any of a number of standard techniques: including dial-up telephone lines, ISDN, packet access services, ADSL, cable TV and the like.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for processing real-time applications which may be executed by a plurality of users, the method comprising:providing a front-end server that has access to a plurality of applications;providing a plurality of dedicated processors that communicate with the front-en

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for processing real-time applications which may be executed by a plurality of users, the method comprising:providing a front-end server that has access to a plurality of applications;providing a plurality of dedicated processors that communicate with the front-end server;initiating communication between a first user and the front-end server;sending a message from the first user to the front-end server that the first user desires to have executed a particular application;retrieving the particular application selected by the first user;downloading the particular application selected by the first user to a memory in a selected dedicated processor;initiating communication between the first user and the selected dedicated processor; andexecuting the particular application selected by the user first on the selected dedicated processor.