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Linux Kernel Synchronization 1

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Kulla

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Jul 30, 2002
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How does linux prevent kernel tasks(i.e. tasks that handle system calls, interrupts, etc) from concurrently accessing critical sections?
 
Semaphores are a standard method.
For an in depth review of kernel architecture check out
"Linux Kernel Internals" from Addison-Wesley
 
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