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meaning of semaphore(-1)

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can any one answer me abt the question
" What is the meaning of semaphore(-1) "
this question is asked me in my exams & i won't find the answer still.
Jan 17 '08 #1
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RedSon
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can any one answer me abt the question
" What is the meaning of semaphore(-1) "
this question is asked me in my exams & i won't find the answer still.
Did you try searching google?
Jan 17 '08 #2
RedSon
5,000 Expert 4TB
Did you try searching google?
First link when searching semaphore programming...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semaphore_(programming)
Jan 17 '08 #3

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