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On Monday 01 March 2004 12:49, you wrote:
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> Subject: Ada Tasks accessing a protected object
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> Hi,
>
> >Could anybody help me with a tasking problem I am experiencing in ADA?
> >
> >I have a protected object (PO), and when a single task accesses this PO,
>
> then everything is fine.
>
> >As soon as I have more then one task trying to access the PO, the software
>
> hangs as soon as the 2nd task trys to gain access.
>
> >What could cause this to happen?
>
> The most likely thing is that the first task never releases the PO.
> The second task therefore is blocked. This should cause the first task
> to continue, but if it's waiting for the second task to do something,
> ie waiting for a resource blocked by the second task, then you have a
> deadlock.
>
> What code are you using? What compiler? Gnat 13+ handles POs quite well
> in my experience, so if you're using Gnat, it's unlikely that it's a
> compiler problem.
>
> To state the obvious, Judicious use of PUT_LINEs on acquisition and release
> entries of the PO will probably reveal the cause. Of course, a Debugger
> would be better, but isn't neccessary.