Question

The linux kernel has a policy that a process cannot hold a spinlock whileattempting to acquire a semaphore. Explain why this policy is in place

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The policy is in its place as the spin lock cannot be hold when the semaphore is received.

• If it happens, it must take approximately 6-7 hours before the semaphore gets acquired and one is unable to do so with the spin lock in the hold.
• Linux can be referred as the operating system kernel. It behaves like Unix; while the semaphore can be referred as variable.