> ...but it would surprise if you have to take the lock > just to inspect the condition (per the "threadMustExit" method).
That part is correct, as it's the entire point behind conditions, atomically check a condition and release the lock at the same time (and subsequently relock)--in order to avoid race conditions between thread a releasing lock and checking, and thread b setting... -- Scott Ribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.killerbytes.com/ (303) 722-0567 voice _______________________________________________ Cocoa-dev mailing list (Cocoa-dev@lists.apple.com) Please do not post admin requests or moderator comments to the list. Contact the moderators at cocoa-dev-admins(at)lists.apple.com Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/cocoa-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com This email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]