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what is the diff b/w MUTEX and semaphore?

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what is the diff b/w MUTEX and semaphore?..

Answer / chandra

Hi,
I THINK mute x one problem are there its buy waiting or
spin lock semaphore are avoid this problem

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what is the diff b/w MUTEX and semaphore?..

Answer / alka

mutex only ranges from 0 to 1.it is binary

semaphore is 2 types
binary
counnting
binary is like utex
counting can handle multiple threads at a time, no range
limit
so meanwhile it is not recommended

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