1. High-level Synchronization
Operating Systems
High-level Synchronization
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Data Communications & Computer Networking, by: Aiman Hanna

2. Classical Synchronization Problems
Solving the Busy-Tunnel (also referred to as the One-Way Tunnel) Problem
Comments on this solutions and why it may fail
Correct solution was given in class

3. Classical Synchronization Problems
The Dining Philosophers Problem
Discussion on different solutions which may lead to deadlock was also conducted

4. Complexity of Monitor Implementation
Why is it difficult to implement monitors?

5. Where is this week coverage in the textbook?
Chapter 9:
Section 9.2 (from page 349 to 352)
NOTE: parts of Section 9.3 were covered in early lectures. In specific, Message Passing Mechanisms, Mailboxes, Message Protocols & Deferred Message Copying (page 354 to 356 & page 358 to 359) were covered earlier in the course.
Skip: skip the following parts of section 9.3:
Page 352, 353 & Using the Send and Receive operations (page 356 to 358)