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Difference between binary semaphore and mutex

Is there any difference between a binary semaphore and mutex or are they essentially the same?

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The futex facility returned an unexpected error code and Aborted

I am trying to solve the Philosophers Dining Problem using semaphores. The philosopher first picks up the left fork and …

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