CIS332-001 (Fall 1996) Principles of Operating Systems;
Professor Franz J. Kurfess 

Home page:http://www.cis.njit.edu/franz   E-mail:franz@cis.njit.edu
Homework Task Deadline Points Student Name:
3 Threads, Interprocess Communication Sep 30 3
Threads: What are the main advantages of threads over conventional processes? Are there any disadvantages?

Advantage 1:
Advantage 2:
Disadvantages?
Interprocess Communication: Describe the two main mechanisms for the exchange of information between cooperating processes.

Mechanism 1:
Mechanism 2: