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What's the difference between binary semaphore and counting semaphore. &nbsp;I know that counting semaphore can range over infinite domain whereas the binary semaphore can range between 0 and 1. &nbsp;Binary semaphore can be used to deal with multiple processes(more than 2), rite? &nbsp;So, what's the difference/advantage then? When should binary should be used and when counting semaphore should be used?? To me, it's the same....Thanks in advance..
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What's the difference between binary semaphore and counting semaphore.  I know that counting semaphore can range over infinite domain whereas the binary semaphore can range between 0 and 1.  Binary semaphore can be used to deal with multiple processes(more than 2), rite?  So, what's the difference/advantage then? When should binary should be used and when counting semaphore should be used?? To me, it's the same....Thanks in advance..

binary semaphore vs counting semaphore...

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