Semaphore and Mutex

What is the difference between Semaphore and Mutex?

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gauthamk_89

  • Jan 6th, 2009
 

Semaphore is a tool used for synchronization problem,critical section problem

Mutex implies only one process can perform operation in critical section and using semapohore you implement mutex locks

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quintessence

  • Sep 15th, 2009
 

Basic difference between mutex and semaphore is that in mutex the process which initiates the lock is the one which unlock it. In contrast, it is possible for one process to lock a binary semaphore and for another to unlock it.

quintessence

  • Sep 15th, 2009
 

The basic difference between a mutex and a semaphore is that, a process that sets a lock the mutex is the one to unlock it. In contrast, it is possible for one process to lock a semaphore and for another to unlock it.

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