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=> Can someone tell me, or point me to some document, that details the 
=> differences between semaphores and locks?
=> 

semaphore allows different processes have the write (modify) access
to a resource (such as files) with mutual exclusion.

lock just keep it locked without givin write-shared access to others.

I think you can find these terminologies in any Operating Systems
book.


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