Here "nsems" indicate number of sub semaphores needs to be created. The setting of subsemaphores value is required in case of huge programs. Rupa ----- Original Message ----- From: "MAASK Group" <maask12345@hotmail.com> To: <kernelnewbies@nl.linux.org> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 7:27 PM Subject: semaphore set ??? > hello > > we did not understand why the field +nsems+ is included. > what is the use of this field ?? > plz let us know > semget (key_t key, int nsems, int semflg) > > MAASK group > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > -- > Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. > Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ > FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/ > -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/