Thread: Deadlock

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    Deadlock

    Does anyone know a concept in c that avoids deadlock using semaphores. I understand the concept of Deadlock but what I don't understand is how we incorporate the concept of deadlock to semaphores. Please if anyone could assist me I would be very greatful.

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    C doesn't know anything about semaphores - they're usually provided by some operating specific API
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    incorporate the concept into semaphores? improper placement of semaphores is what causes deadlock. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking but its up to the programmer to properly place semaphores in a way that won't produce deadlocks.
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