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Semaphores ========== The use of semaphores is a way of single-threading critical sections. For example only one program is allowed to use the printer at one time, otherwise the texts would be mixed. Column items ------------ `ln_Name' Name of a semaphore `NestCnt' This element shows how often the semaphore is used. `ln_Type' Type of the structure (usually `signalsem') Actions ------- `Update' The list of `Semaphores' will be updated. `Print' This function allows you to send the list of `Semaphores' to printer or a selected file. `Obtain' This function is used to gain access to a semaphore. The `NestCnt' will be increased at one by this call. `Release' Herewith you can make a signal semaphore available to others. `Exit' The `Semaphores' window will be closed.


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