Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #4345: thread::id and joining problem with cascade of threads

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #4345: thread::id and joining problem with cascade of threads
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-06-16 07:33:07


#4345: thread::id and joining problem with cascade of threads
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 Reporter: bartek szurgot <bartosz.szurgot@…> | Owner: anthonyw
     Type: Bugs | Status: new
Milestone: Boost 1.43.0 | Component: thread
  Version: Boost 1.43.0 | Severity: Problem
 Keywords: |
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Comment(by anthonyw):

 Replying to [comment:3 bartek szurgot <bartosz.szurgot@…>]:
> Replying to [comment:1 anonymous]:
> > g_count is not protected against race conditions. You should use an
 atomic integer or use a mutext to protect g_count.
>
> it's true, what you say - the same goes for g_started. i left it this
 way intentionally since i work on x86 where ++x on integer is atomic any
 way and i didn't want to complicate example code any more.

 ++x is '''not''' atomic on integers, even on x86. See
 http://www.devx.com/cplus/Article/42725

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