'Mutex' and 'Semaphore' both are use for resource sharing. Mutex is use if the resource is to be shared by Processes and semphore is if the resource is to be shared by thread in a Process. ...Regards, Sachin -----Original Message----- From: kernelnewbies-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:kernelnewbies-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of A, Honne Gowda (Honne) Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 2:07 PM To: kernel newbies Subject: Semaphores Vs Mutex. Hi All, I am confused abt the differences and usage(when and where) of these mechanisms. I think they are one and the same with the concept wise(I dont' know I am correct or not). Can anybody help me out in understing these primitives? thanks, -HG -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/ http://www.patni.com World-Wide Partnerships. World-Class Solutions. _____________________________________________________________________ This e-mail message may contain proprietary, confidential or legally privileged information for the sole use of the person or entity to whom this message was originally addressed. Any review, e-transmission dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error kindly delete this e-mail from your records. If it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, please notify us immediately at netadmin@xxxxxxxxx and delete this mail. _____________________________________________________________________
