On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 11:56:57AM -0500, Brijesh Singh wrote: > The variable is used as ref counter. ... and it can't be converted to a boolean because...? > In your previous reply you comments on global semaphore (fw_init_mutex) and > in response I tried to highlight why we need the global semaphore. Did I > misunderstood your comment ? Yes, what happens if you get preempted while holding the mutex? Will the other process be able to do anything? -- Regards/Gruss, Boris. ECO tip #101: Trim your mails when you reply. --