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An optimal algorithm for mutual exclusion in computer networks

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Glenn Ricart,

Ashok K. AgrawalaAuthors Info & Claims

Communications of the ACM, Volume 24, Issue 1

Pages 9 - 17

https://doi.org/10.1145/358527.358537

Published: 01 January 1981 Publication History

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An optimal algorithm for mutual exclusion in computer networks
1. Software and its engineering
  1. Software organization and properties
    1. Contextual software domains
      1. Operating systems
        Communications management
        Process management
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Jan. 1981

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DOI:10.1145/358527

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