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counting semaphore

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Subject: counting semaphore
From: "Rupa" <rupa.ramakrishna@ionidea.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 15:11:44 +0530
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Hello,

I have a small question. Consider a counting semaphore having value initially set to 10. If there are 6P wait operations and 4V signal operations...then what is the current value of semaphore?.

I got it has -2 is it right?

Can Any one help me in this regard.

Regards,

Rupa

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