What are semaphores
Explain the term semaphores?
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A semaphore 'S' refers to the synchronization tool which is an integer value that, apart from the initialization, can be accessed only with the help of two standard atomic operations;
a) Wait and
b) Signal.
Semaphores may be used in order to deal with the n-process critical section problem. It may also be used for solving several Synchronization problems.
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