What is the difference between mutex and semaphore?
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Answer Posted / swetcha
The only real difference between a Semaphore and a Mutex is
that a Semaphore can have a count > 1. While a mutex will
only let one owner attempt access, a Semaphore can be
assigned a number and allow "x" number of threads access.
..........Let me know if it's wrong!
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