Subj : Re: Challenge: Multithreading & Synchronization
To   : comp.programming.threads
From : Uenal Mutlu
Date : Wed May 18 2005 05:56 pm

"Sergei Organov" wrote
> "Uenal Mutlu" writes:
>
> > /*
> > Here's a real-world synchronization challenge for accessing shared data
> > from multiple threads  (some call this "thread synchonization"):
>
> What is the aim of posting the challenge? If it's to illustrate how much
> easier it is to implement inherently broken design using recursive
> locks, then your challenge is indeed an excellent example.

It is a real-world example, ie. the requirement is there. Just find a solution.
You are encouraged to solve it by the best method you know.
If you want to use non-recursive mutex then do so. You can also
use a mixture, or any other sychronization object.

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