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1. Programming
Using pthreads is there a way to determine how many threads are waiting on a locked resource? I mean, once a shared resource is protected using e.g. pthread_rwlock_t or pthread_mutex_t one thread grabs the lock and other threads will go to sleep waiting for the resource to be available again. Is... (0 Replies)
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2. Programming
Hi All,
To avoid race condition, instead of using mutex, semaphore, spinlock etc.... Is there any other mechanism by which we can avoid race condition in an multi-threading environment.
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3. Programming
Hi all,
I have a scenario where I need to use the mutex locks. The mutex locks are working fine, but sometimes I am getting into the dead lock situation.
Below is the summary of my code :
MUTEX LOCK
performTask();
MUTEX UNLOCK.
In some cases I get into the situation where... (2 Replies)
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4. Programming
I am trying to use mutex in my multi-tread project, but they don't seem to work.
I have created a simple demonstration of the problem. This is NOT how I would use a mutex, only a demonstration of the problem:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <pthread.h>
int main()
{
int val;
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Discussion started by: ChrisWilliams
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5. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hello Everyone,
I just joined this forum and this is my first post.
I would like to know how can I impliment basic read/write locks in perl. I have a database (file) which can be accessed simultaneously but has to be locked while writing.
If there is no such support in perl, my next... (6 Replies)
Discussion started by: superuser84
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6. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
can u tell me what is the exact difference b/w mutex and semaphore
and what is the diff b/w counting semaphore and binary semaphore
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Discussion started by: amitpansuria
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7. Programming
Hi,
can someone explain me the difference between mutex and semaphores?
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8. Programming
Hi, I have two tasks 'Read' and 'Write' which reads and writes on a file "abc.txt" respectively.
Now I need to restrict the Write operation on the file while Read is going on, But can allow two Reads at a time.
ie. two Reads can happen simultaneously, but Write can't happen at Read is going on.
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9. Shell Programming and Scripting
A shell in crontab per 5 min write a file
B shell in crontab per 6 min read a file
how to lock the share file a ;avioid confilict in write and read?
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10. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Can anyone explain me what mutexes are in
multithreading environment? (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: sagar
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