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Mutexes vs Semaphores

Mutexes vs Semaphores

This lesson explains the difference between mutexes and semaphores.

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What is the difference between a mutex and a semaphore?

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Summary

  1. Mutex implies mutual exclusion and is used to serialize access to critical sections whereas semaphore can potentially be used as a mutex ...