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hi can we use spin_lock mechanism in user space of linux also . i heard that spin_lok can be used in kernel level? is it correct...
  1. 12-11-2008 #1
    jssrinivas
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    can we use spin_lock in user space

    hi

    can we use spin_lock mechanism in user space of linux also . i heard that spin_lok can be used in kernel level? is it correct
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    Quote Originally Posted by jssrinivas View Post
    hi

    can we use spin_lock mechanism in user space of linux also . i heard that spin_lok can be used in kernel level? is it correct
    Its not possible to use spin_locks in userspace as per my knowledge.
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