Describe how to implement a lock using semaphores

      

Describe how to implement a lock using semaphores

  

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You place a P(mutex) before writing to a critical variable, then a V(mutex) to signal that the operation is
complete so that other processes may have their turn.
Titany answered the question on April 26, 2022 at 09:19


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