Hello Russell,

21.07.96 20:42, you wrote a message to Denis Tonn:

...
 RC>    A system call takes more CPU time than 1000 user-mode 
 RC> instructions.  The fewer OS calls you make the faster your 
 RC> program will run and the lower the pulse rating will be.

lower? 

main()
{
    for(;;)
	;
}


You should use critical sections in those cases you would code 'lock' in
assembler, IMHO.  All other situations are better solved with sema4. 
Personal style applies.

Bye,
	Vitus 

PS: Sorry, couldn't resist.

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