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    Managing Threads in OS: User-Space vs. Kernel-Level Benefits

    Hello, please help with this question What of the following is difficult to manage if there are user-space threads and what will be easier when there are kernel-level threads? 1)code segment 2)data segment 3)stack 4)registers I don't understand the logic of that question, I think...
  2. K

    Comp Sci Which Language Handles Thread Operations Better for File Manipulation?

    Java or C++ - Threads HELP! I need help with this program. I got five others to do and I won't have time to do it and it's apart of my final exam for next Tuesday, can somebody write this program: Create 5 threads which share a file and let "even" threads write to a file, and let "odd" delete...
  3. K

    C/C++ Creating Threads in Java or C++: Balancing Writing and Deleting in Shared Files

    Java or C++ - Threads HELP! I need help with this program. I got five others to do and I won't have time to do it and it's apart of my final exam for next Tuesday, so here is my question I need: Create 5 threads which share a file and let "even" threads write to a file, and let "odd" delete...
  4. F

    How does this message board find similar threads?

    I've noticed that at the bottom of each post it shows similar threads, and the matches are pretty good. Does anyone know how it goes about doing this? Does it summarize an entire thread? Does it use tags?
  5. D

    Do I have enough thread strength for my bolt system to withstand a force?

    Hey, I'm trying to learn a bit about the strength of threads in bolts and have a couple of questions. Let's say I have a system that looks something like this: I want to find out if there are enough threads to withstand the force F. The nut and bolt material are not the same. I...
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    Testing Where Can I Find Physics GRE Study Threads and Study Buddies?

    I really need to start studying for the physics GRE. Are there any threads here devoted primarily to the physics GRE? Anyone looking for an online study buddy?
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    Proposal: Sociology Threads Should Have Their Own Subforum

    In light of the many threads in this forum that discuss the sociolgy of physics, as opposed to the physics itself, I would like to propose that threads of the former type be separated from threads of the latter type, perhaps being moved to a different forum. PhysicsForums has a very admirable...
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    Threads of Execution: How to Look at Them (Fast Detection of a Possible Problem)

    Hi Ho! Is there a better way of looking at more than one threads of execution besides enumerating all of the possible paths so that a person can quickly determine whether there will be a problem or not? When I face a question of determining whether two threads of execution will have a...
  9. C

    How Can I Synchronize or Lock Multiple Threads in C# to Avoid IOException?

    I have a server set up which can accept multiple clients in different threads. Now the server keeps track of all client activities using a log feature which writes directly to a txt file. But soemtimes I notice when there are a lot of clients requesting there is an IOException because another...
  10. C

    Boost Your C# Game Server: How to Use Multiple Threads for Enhanced Performance

    I'm trying to code a game which can be played in my home server using all the computers there are. I'm trying to set up a server which takes each computer connected and makes a new thread for each to respond to. How do you do that in C#? Some codes as to how multiple clients can connect to a...
  11. F

    Calculating Tension of Threads for Suspended Spider

    hey i have a question from my physics tute but I'm lost. a spider is suspended on lines of web between two level branches. each line of web is 72cm long and the branches they are attached to are 1.1m apart 1) given that the spider weighs 5.2g, calculate the tension force in either of the...
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    Screw threads and bearings (how to )

    Hi everyone I am trying to learn how do I correctly draw, with a ruler (where are milimeters visible as much as possible) and pencil, on already given surface screw thread and on another surface (different task) how do I correctly draw, let's say, pair (or it can be just one too - study of...
  13. F

    Threads: Question on Sharing Memory & Performance

    Hiya :), 1). I understand that threads are like processes except that they share the state information, and memory. So I would think they share the values of the registers, the memory heap, and the stack, right? would they also share global variables? 2). Also, could a multithread solution...
  14. Gokul43201

    Top Homework Threads: Recognizing Exceptional Question Presentations

    Every now and then, this forum has the rare and satisfying experience of hosting a well presented homework thread - a thread where the member seeking help has chosen a title well, written out the original question completely, provided sources and diagrams if required, explained their background...
  15. Gokul43201

    Recognizing the Best Homework Threads for Students and Helpers

    Every now and then, this forum has the rare and satisfying experience of hosting a well presented homework thread - a thread where the member seeking help has chosen a title well, written out the original question completely, provided sources and diagrams if required, explained their background...
  16. Gokul43201

    Best Homework Threads: Examples & Appreciations

    Every now and then, this forum has the rare and satisfying experience of hosting a well presented homework thread - a thread where the member seeking help has chosen a title well, written out the original question completely, provided sources and diagrams if required, explained their background...
  17. Gokul43201

    What makes a homework thread stand out as the best?

    Every now and then, this forum has the rare and satisfying experience of hosting a well presented homework thread - a thread where the member seeking help has chosen a title well, written out the original question completely, provided sources and diagrams if required, explained their background...
  18. O

    One of those consciousness threads

    Ok so let's have a focused thread on consciousness, both in general and specific areas.. I will propose some questions, and the known speculations on them, along with my personal opinions. First off this is a tough area, one where we don't yet have a solution, so this thread might not give...
  19. wolram

    High School Burning Paper on Open Fires - What are the Red Hot Threads?

    A thing i have noticed when burning paper on an open fire, the paper has burnt, and left a carbonized sheet, every so often a red hot thin thread travels along it, even on a very hot roaring fire the sheet will stay intact for several minutes, but what are these red hot threads burning.
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    News My politics and world affairs threads going off-topic theory.

    my "politics and world affairs threads going off-topic" theory. All threads will degenerate, by order of priority, through several off-topic discussions arguments ending with a Communism vs. Capitalism argument. Any thread that does not fully complete this sequence will be because of locking...
  21. R

    LaTeX Feynman diagrams in threads or latex

    Hey, I was wandering if anyone knew if the Feynman diagrams could be created in Latex or in threads like this? If not then maybe it would be an interesting development avenue...
  22. JamesU

    Best Horror Threads: What's Your Favorite?

    What's your favorite thread? I found this one to be a good candidate https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=68575&highlight=horror :-p The only reason I posted this is because I'm really bored... :rolleyes:
  23. A

    Lingusitics Do threads get locked for bad language?

    Do threads get locked for bad language? If not how much can i get away with before the whatever thread gets locked?
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    LaTeX Insert Latex formulas into the threads?

    hi there I am new here. Could some one tell me how to insert Latex formulas into the threads? About spin matrices: we get imanary no. in these matrices. Let's say we have S= n1.sx + n2.sy +n3.sz showing us the magnitude in each component (sx, sy, sz are the spin matrices/vectors). What...
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    Graduate Where threads abt chaos & complexity?

    Hello, I don't see any specific forum about chaos, self-organised complexity, emergence etc Are there any particular reasons why? How is currently the status / reputation of these fields among scientists? Time ago I read that they couldn't yet deploy any actual theorems in the mathematical...
  26. Jonathan

    News Why are there no right-wing-wacko threads?

    Or should 'wacko' be spelled 'Waco'? (As in Texas, LOL.) Anyway, I haven't read most of the threads here, but there seems to be a striking lack of those types of threads, judging by the titles. Is it because they are all out in the boonies of Texas readying themselves for when the gov't comes...